The Homegirl Hustlers

Let's be real...Influencing can be a challenge to say the least. Creating and defining your brand and your brand voice, creating content, posting consistently, managing brand deals + partnership communication... all while staying on top of the current social media platforms and trends! This can be so time consuming that influencers who are growing at fast paced rates need assistance in managing these deals in order to keep the fast paced growth they are on track for! Listen in as we are joined by our special guests, Olivia Pascale and Jessica Martin, owners of Mood Creative Agency and co-hosts of Whiskey and Water podcast, as they give us all the ins and outs of the influencing industry and teach us their latest tips and tricks on all the different ways to make influencing a career!

Getting to know ourselves- our personality traits specifically, and how they affect our decisions, relationships, work, etc is pivotal. By knowing how our personality impacts our lives,  we can make more informed choices about our relationships and careers,ones that potentially can lead to healthier, longer lasting ones. Tune in as we go over the Big 5 top  personality traits, and how exactly our personalities impact our lives for better and for worse!

We have all started a side hustle or pursued something based on our passion. What we don’t talk about is how life-changing it is when you start taking your dreams seriously- and it works. We are joined today by Miaa Rwanda 2022 who also holds the title of Miss Popularity 2022 here in Kigali. She has been through lots of quick changes in her life while chasing her dreams and aspirations and we want to know- how does she juggle this change gracefully while keeping in touch with her identity and everything that makes her who she is!

We all have felt that spark of energy that pushes us to start something new in our life -  whether that’s to hit the gym, start a new hobby, take the leap into a new career, the list goes on and on. While this spark can be seen as motivation, is it enough to help us in the long run  be successful? We all know discipline is what helps create lasting habits to bring success, but can discipline alone help you be successful, or will it just wear you out? Tune in as we go over both and what research shows will bring you the most success!

None of us want to end up as failures… So who better to take notes from than some of the biggest companies that have failed in history? We all know some of the big companies that have gone under… Enron and Blockbuster are 2 quick examples.. But what can we really take away from their failures in order to not make the same mistakes? Join us as we go over some of the biggest flops in history and some takeaways that we can learn from so we don’t end up repeating the past!

We all know ourselves enough to know that when it comes to life in general we tend to either be the type of person who stays up late at night, or the type of person who is up early in the morning. Whether it’s working to meet a deadline, or just our general weekly routine, we generally prefer one over the other. Regardless of which one you lean towards more.. There tends to be a looming question that we all want to know the answer to-  is it better to be an early bird or a night owl? Does one lead to better performance, intelligence, and productivity? Tune in as we go over some shocking research that may change your mind on your perception of both!

We live in a time where having multiple jobs is more common than ever…

Corporate women who also teach fitness classes

Teachers who also start small businesses

Engineers who also work to develop startups

Nurses who are also makeup artists

Accountants who are also Real Estate Agents

The list goes on! But once you do take on multiple jobs with growing responsibilities, how do you manage them? How do you juggle all the things? How do you decide what is the best career move for you? Let’s get into it!

We all have periods of time in our lives where we feel that spark of inspiration and creativity… And in those times we thrive and feel a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives and our work. But what do we do during the period of time where we feel that creative spark and inspiration isn’t there? Listen in as we go over some proven ways to get that creative spark back!

We all know that a big key to success is self confidence… but how do we learn to develop it? Confidence is built on lots of things, and if we don’t take the time to continue to develop it, we may sacrifice our own growth and potential! Listen in as the Homegirl Hustlers go over the top 10 ways to develop self confidence!

We all have goals, in our career, personal life, and beyond! But how do we actually start taking action? How do we begin working towards them to reach success? Reaching a big career/personal goal can seem overwhelming… but we need to break it down so we can take steps in the right direction. Listen in as our Homegirl Hustlers go into how to start taking actionable steps to reach your goals!

In the post-COVID world we live in, it’s become easier and easier to let slip into the trap where we begin letting work and home boundaries start to blend. Even though we may try our hardest to separate the two, they seem to keep overlapping each other… and how do we go about fixing it? How do we set boundaries that allow us to have time with our loved ones and our passions while still excelling at our career? Tune into this episode where we go over how to set and maintain those healthy boundaries!

We all want to have success, whether that’s in our career, relationships, or life in general! There are so many factors that can get in the way of this, but there are some common ones that we all face and can work to overcome! Listen in as we go over the top 5 things that get in the way of success and how we can work to overcome them!

We’ve all heard the saying in one way or another… faking it till you make it. It’s the idea of “If I pretend long enough, maybe perception will become reality and maybe I will actually become what I am pretending.” We often hear this advice when it comes to confidence especially. Not confident in your career? Just fake it till you make it. Nervous about public speaking? Fake it till you make it. There are lots of different things this saying applies to… but is it good advice or a recipe for disaster? Listen in as we go over what faking it till you make it really means… and if it's good advice or not.

Hey Hustlers! We got a question for ya. Have you ever thought about what your coworkers and others say about you when you’re not in the room? Do they speak highly of you and think you’re a great speaker/presenter? Do they speak about how they can rely on you for tasks? Or do they speak negatively and say that they don’t trust you to handle more responsibility? Do they feel you are always overwhelmed and tired? Whatever the case may be, your personal brand is clearly IMPORTANT. This is your reputation! This is what helps get you connected to better opportunities, helps you get into rooms you never would have thought possible, and so much more. Listen in as we talk about personal branding, why you need one TODAY, and how to develop yours!

We’ve all had those little moments of self sabotage that has stopped us from completing a project, getting in early on a great opportunity, taking a chance on something incredible, or even ruining a relationship because we couldn’t get out of our own way. Getting in your own way is something we all do at times and only leads to regret. There are so many things we can change within ourselves to start getting out of our own way and start letting ourselves and the things around us flourish and grow to new heights! Listen in to find some actionable ways you can’t start making a change today.

When it comes to business and life, entrepreneurs are definitely people we can all learn from… we can learn from their successes and failures, their victories and mistakes, their leadership style and their drive. We’ve researched some top entrepreneurs and some important lessons they’ve learned throughout their journeys- tune in for an episode you won’t want to miss!

Whether it’s ourselves or others around us,we have all felt negativity weigh us down and take away from the energy we have. This can affect our mindset and consequently our career, friendships/relationships, and our day-to-day happiness and quality of life! When we feel negativity rising within us or around us through other people, what do we do? How do we deal with it so it doesn’t have negative effects on our life and halt our growth? Listen in as we dive deep into how to deal with negativity!

Question of the day: Are you working to work or working for a purpose? It can be easy to flit through life from job to job, doing work to pay the bills and maintain the lifestyle you choose, but are you truly finding purpose in that position? Do you feel like your work has meaning and value? Although yes, your first job (or even then next 2 or 3) may not be your dream job or everything you hoped and wished for, are you taking steps to find purpose in your career or are you just getting by? The reality is- life is short and we spend so much time in our career. It’s so important to make sure the one you choose gives you a sense of purpose and meaning! Listen in as we go over steps on how to find purpose in your career!

Sometimes stress takes so much of a toll on our minds and bodies that it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Stress doesn’t only impact us, but most of the time will start impacting our relationships, work, and every area of our lives if we aren’t careful. Learning how to manage stress and stressful situations will help us find healthier balances between work and life and lead to healthier and stronger relationships as well- Listen in as we dive into some healthy ways to manage stress!

We’ve all been there… days or weeks of working around the clock with no time for ourselves and we feel like we are on the verge of burning out or breaking down. While every job/career has its busy seasons, it’s important to set and stick to healthy boundaries in every season! In this episode we are going to discuss how to start setting those healthy boundaries… and how to stick to them! Listen in for tips to start taking action today!

It’s natural as we move on through life to outgrow different relationships and friendships. If you are a person that is changing their lifestyle + actions to become a better version of themselves, then you may especially find that you feel isolated at times and that you may be outgrowing your friends. This also can happen when you get married, have a family, or make a big change to your lifestyle. You’ll find that deeper friendships will last through the transitions of life, while others fall to the wayside. How do we deal with friends or relationships that we outgrow? Listen is as The Homegirl Hustlers walk you through some steps as well as share their personal experiences with this!

Sometimes we feel like we’re stuck in the first career that we chose for ourselves… even though we may know that we are not happy or fulfilled doing it. We don’t want to make the change because we’re afraid… afraid switching careers later in the game can lead to uncertainty, potential failure, temporary financial instability, etc. When it comes to our careers, something we spend SO much of our life, time, and energy on, we want to make sure it’s something that is fulfilling and something right for us as individuals. Listen is as our special guest Jon shares how he completely switched careers later in life, at 36 years old and now owns a successful business!

In order to live as the most authentic and honest versions of ourselves, we have to learn to not let other people’s opinions affect our lives. We have to release the need to be liked and accepted, and do what is most authentic to us and our values/beliefs. In this episode, we will go over actionable steps on how to start letting go of the need to be liked/accepted by others and caring about their opinions- and start living as the most authentic versions of ourselves!

We all talk about wanting to be successful… but what does success look like to us? Where do we start? While there isn’t a play-by-play book on how to be successful in life, we can take lessons from inspiring leaders and apply as we see fit! In this episode we will be going over some simple ways you can work to be more successful right now!

When things go wrong (which we all know they definitely do), our typical response as humans is to cast blame. We blame our situation, someone else, or anything else besides ourselves. This doesn’t just happen at work, this happens in relationships and all aspects of our lives. Becoming the best version of yourself and working to reach your goals in life require taking responsibility for your thoughts/feelings/actions instead of blaming everything/everyone else. In this episode we talk about how to take control of your life by taking responsibility. Listen in and get ready to take steps to run your life, and not have it run you.

We all have our own hustles, whether it's starting a business or working for someone one else while chasing our passion. Some of us do both with the aspirations of working for ourselves one day.. But as we build our own, we wonder: when does our side gig become our full time gig? It is hard to let go of stability + comfortability to be 100% self-reliant as entrepreneurship is so often defined by constant leaps of faith. Join us as we uncover the realities of that journey and what it could look like for our Homegirl Hustlers!

We all have dreams and want to make them happen… but what happens when we face obstacles that seem impossible to overcome? What happens when the odds are stacked against us? Nicole Podraza, Owner of Thunder Elite Cheerleading, Gymnastics, and Dance, started Thunder Elite by working to overcome obstacles and pushing through all the challenges she had to face. In this episode, Nicole is going to share her journey with us as we dive deep into what it looks like to overcome obstacles and challenges to make dreams become reality.

Ever wonder what’s holding you back from reaching the success you have been working towards? Well, there are some pretty common habits that will definitely stall you reaching your goals… and to our fellow Homegirl Hustlers-  You need to RUN.. and RUN FAR away from these habits! Some of them may seem obvious, but there are also some that you may find yourself falling into pretty easily without knowing how harmful they are! Listen in as we go through these habits and ways to combat them.

This topic was so good... we needed a part 2!

Sometimes in life there are points where we feel like we aren’t consistently happy or fulfilled whether that be in our personal lives, professional lives, or in general. There are other times where we have felt fulfilled in the past but have hit a “lull”, low spot, or feel stuck. Or, maybe it’s that you’re content, but know there’s more to life than where you’re at currently. No matter which of these scenarios you relate the most to, this episode is honestly needed for all of us! Your Homegirl Hustlers are going to dive deep into how you can take steps to live a happier, more fulfilled life!

Sometimes in life there are points where we feel like we aren’t consistently happy or fulfilled whether that be in our personal lives, professional lives, or in general. There are other times where we have felt fulfilled in the past but have hit a “lull”, low spot, or feel stuck. Or, maybe it’s that you’re content, but know there’s more to life than where you’re at currently. No matter which of these scenarios you relate the most to, this episode is honestly needed for all of us! Your Homegirl Hustlers are going to dive deep into how you can take steps to live a happier, more fulfilled life... and there's so much to share so you must tune into next week's part 2 episode!

When experiencing periods of success, many entrepreneurs can get into a one track mind and forget some of the things that got them there in the first place. We've all heard about the many stories of when people get to the top and from the outside looking in they have it all, yet they are lonely and unfulfilled still. You don’t want to look back and have regrets of missing out on the important things, moments, and people in your life. This episode will be about keeping ourselves grounded and humble as we are achieving the goals that we set out in our lives, so we can find success while prioritizing what’s most important. You don’t want to look back and have regrets of missing out on the important things in your life.

The life of an entrepreneur may seem glamorous at a glance. They get to be their own boss, control their own schedule, prioritize whatever they decide, the list goes on… What you don’t see are the challengers, obstacles and hurdles they face, loneliness, anxiety, sleepless nights, and more that they have to work through in order to reach goals and move forwards towards success. In this episode we get real with our special guest Jon, owner of The Cycle Station, a successful cycle studio in College Station Texas, about the non-glamourous things that entrepreneurs don’t love talking about… all the challenges that come with owning your own business!

At times we reach a point where our hustles expand at unexpected rates, making our side hustles feel more like main hustles. This is always an exciting time for any entrepreneur or freelancer, but it may take some risk and sacrifice to continue to grow from these points, or to even get to these points! We see so often that people have to prioritize various aspects of life ahead of their businesses and cannot continue to grow at the pace they see fit. We also see many that see the potential and dive into their hustles by sacrificing things they have the courage to put at risk. Many leaders are defined by the amount of risk they were willing to take to push the needle and make things happen. This episode, we are going to give you some steps on how to become more comfortable accepting risk and sacrifice through your journeys, whether you are at that point in your hustle, or looking to reach it.

Sarah has created and ran her successful brand, ‘Budget Girl’, which is a popular Youtube channel (96.1k subscribers) + Instagram (55.6k followers). Sarah is a 31-year-old young professional who paid off $33,000 of student loan debt in 3 years on just $26k and documented the many ups and downs of it all through her weekly vlogs. Budget Girl helps people reach their financial goals by providing tips on paying off debt, saving money, and making money. She helps people take control of their money and take control of their lives. She has been featured on CNBC, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more! Looking for tips on how to start taking action steps to take control of your finances and your life? This is the episode for you!

We asked our Homegirl Hustler community to write in questions you wanted answered, and we answered them! In this episode we dig deep into the details and get down to answering questions we haven't talked about before... all asked by YOU! This is definitely one you won't want to miss listening to!

POV: You’re working a full time job, while also pursuing a blogging career, avidly creating content on TikTok, and have a desire to start a lifestyle YouTube channel… however there are only so many hours in a day. Many of us Homegirl Hustlers have multiple passions/interests/career focuses, but we don’t know how to successfully take them on. When we do take everything on at once, how do we avoid burning out? Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to walk you through how to successfully pursue multiple passions at once!

Can you imagine balancing a full time job and 2 side businesses at once? Our Homegirl Hustler Brittney is a full time teacher, has her own bakery, and her own Etsy shop with gorgeous custom designed gifts- she does it all! Brittney is here to tell us about how she took her passions and turned them into successful side businesses, all while working full time! We are going to dive deep into what it looks like to manage multiple businesses (the highlights and the not-so-fun moments), as well as what keeps her motivated and inspired! This is one you won't want to miss!

The hustle culture that we are living and breathing every day sometimes causes us to forget about the one thing that we can't live without: self-care. Many forms of self care boost our overall productivity, allowing us to work more efficiently and feeling more fulfilled, while achieving the same end result. Whether we like to admit it or not, we sometimes get into the black hole of working so hard and forget our basic needs like eating, drinking water, working out, and even socializing- all in the name of hustling. We deserve time and space for rest. Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to help you instill some habits in your life to keep you health and wellness in check in the midst of a busy life.

Whether we know it or not, we all want to have influence. Maybe we want to influence our team/colleagues to align with a vision we have for a project at work, influence our friends to take a memorable trip across the country with us, influence our boss to trust us with more responsibility at work, or influence our family on where to eat dinner.  All great leaders have powerful influence, especially when it comes to helping others come together and align with their vision. Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to help you take actionable steps to become more influential in your career and in life!

Starting your own business/side hustle is challenging in itself, but scaling it is a whole other beast. It’s exciting, but the obstacles that we run into  can seem so big and debilitating that it can stall or impede on how quickly/efficiently we are able to grow. There’s challenges like hiring the right people, building + scaling your systems/processes, staying competitive, keeping up and adapting with technology, and so much more! The Homegirl Hustlers are here to help walk you through some of those challenges!

No one likes hearing critiques about themselves, whether it’s a personality trait, a habit, the work that we produce, a design we did for a project, (the list can go on forever).  We tend to take criticism personally, which then leads potentially to us shutting down, an argument, or other negative results. What if you were able to separate your emotions from the situation and look at it as a whole, where you can see criticism as a way to push yourself for growth? The Homegirl Hustlers are here to talk about how you can take steps to stop taking things personally and find happiness + growth.

Even though we are all hustling and trying to get after it every day, it’s still important to have  some best practices that you can implement throughout your day-to-day life. Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to give you 3 tips to instantly improve your life! Listen in and get ready to level it up!

When challenges arise in everyday life, there are different ways we may approach these challenges based on our mindset. We’ve realized that some people have fixed mindsets, while others have growth mindsets..aka some are ready to crush obstacles, while others are crushed by them. This leads to challenges and obstacles no longer being exciting, but rather becoming stressful and draining. This episode, we will talk about our transformations from fixed to growth mindsets, how it’s helped us through our daily lives, and how you guys can implement some of these best practices. 

It’s no secret that in order to be a Homegirl Hustler you have to balance a lot of tasks/responsibilities at once. Yes, it can seem like a never ending balancing act at times, but we are here to give you tips + tricks on how to manage your time, organize your tasks, and use hacks to help you work smarter not harder. It’s time to boost your productivity and save yourself some time!

Worrying and stressing about finances, work, the future, and honestly any aspect of life can be debilitating. Worry and stress can affect your basic life necessities like eating and sleeping habits, as well as your relationships. If we don’t take action on bringing our stress levels down, they can take over our life and prevent us from being the Homegirl Hustlers we know we are. Today’s episode will go over how to take action now to reduce stress and stop worrying about everything in your life!

Most people assume nowadays that the way life works is you go to school, graduate from school, and then get a job, and the first job after school you get, you hate. You eventually either work your way up in that company, live only for the weekends, and if you're lucky, eventually leave that job and get a different job you enjoy. What if instead you lived a life where you looked forward not just for the weekends, but for every day, including Monday? Some may say it's impossible, but your Homegirl Hustlers are here to tell you that it's not! Listen in on steps we share on how to create and build a life that you don't need a vacation from!

In order to move like a boss, a hustler has to block out the noise and not let drama, gossip, negativity, or haters slow us down. We only have so much energy to give, and that energy needs to be spent grinding, growing, and with our loved ones. Everything else is simply a distraction. To become the best women bosses we can, we’ve learned that keeping drama out of our lives isn’t a preference but a must, as it can slow our progress to a halt. It’s become crucial to learn how to squash drama before it leaks into other areas in our life.

Everyone seems to be wanting to be a boss babe, girl boss- a Homegirl Hustler. But what we don’t talk about are the unique experiences that us women have to come together and overcome. Women have different advantages and disadvantages in various spaces, but society isn’t always aligned with this boss mentality. These aren’t things that we allow to define us, or slow us down, but if you haven’t seen these yet- let your Homegirl Hustlers tell you some things that you may deal with, and how to overcome them if they ever seem to be an obstacle to becoming the hustler you were made to be.

The issue with businesses nowadays is that we expect overnight results. We expect things to happen overnight, and that's just not how it works. What if I told you that our patience expanded our capability to make it over humps that have now increased our capacity to success? It’s hard to choose between patience and perseverance in the moment, but your Homegirls are going to show you how to implement patience to strengthen the longevity of your success and expand your capacity for success.

Instead of letting days pass us by by watching tv shows, complaining about different aspects in life, or laying in bed dreading to get up in the morning… what if we lived life with a sense of urgency and meaning? What if we woke up each morning and instead of living an average life we were excited to see what each day brings, eager to learn and help others around us grow, and make the most out of life? We know, it’s easier said than done, and life can be hard! The Homegirl Hustlers as here to talk about ways to live every day where you can get the most out of life!