Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. It might mean your schedule is.

In Season 6 of the Ghetto CEO Podcast, Monrae sits down with Cassandra Moore (Think Less, Create More) to talk faith, motherhood, obedience, and how authentic storytelling builds community—and income.

In this episode, Cassandra opens up about transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship, navigating burnout, and realizing she couldn’t sustain success without God at the center. She shares how learning her creative rhythm, building a schedule that honors motherhood, and leaning into her gift transformed her life and business.

You’ll hear real talk about burnout patterns, setting boundaries, social media pressure, delayed obedience, and trusting God when the next step doesn’t make sense yet.

New episodes drop every Thursday at 7 PM EST.

How did a Gen Z-founded skincare brand disrupt a billion-dollar beauty industry? In this episode of Mini Marketing, we’re breaking down the rise of Topicals—a brand that turned mental health, meme culture, and skin acceptance into a viral movement. From packaging that feels like pop art to campaigns that prioritize real people over perfection, Topicals didn’t just launch products—they launched conversations.

We’ll explore how Topicals built a cult-like community, shifted the narrative around beauty standards, and used cultural intelligence to dominate social media.

Plus: What YOUR brand can learn from their playbook — and one action item to apply today.

This concludes Season 5 of the Ghetto CEO® Podcast.

Thank you for growing with us. Season 6 is dropping soon so be sure to stay locked in. Follow us on Instagram @ghettoceopodcast

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What happens when a celebrity hairstylist trades the salon chair for a chef’s apron?

In this episode of the Ghetto CEO Podcast, host Monrae sits down with Gocha Hawkins, Atlanta-based entrepreneur, author, and CEO behind a growing hospitality brand—including multiple restaurant locations, a viral gourmet product line, and a retail footprint with major expansion plans.

Gocha opens up about:

• Going from 30 years in cosmetology to launching in the restaurant industry

• The hard lessons she learned transitioning industries from scratch

• The moment she went into “Album Mode”—cutting off distractions to master her new craft

• Building company culture and team retention in the high-turnover hospitality space

• Creating a product line to monetize her brand beyond the kitchen

You’ll also hear real talk about:

✅ Payroll stress and profit margins

✅ Learning business systems through trial and error

✅ Leading as a hands-on CEO and wife

✅ Scaling with strategy, discernment, and divine timing

Whether you’re pivoting industries or scaling your brand, this episode is a blueprint for reinvention and longevity in business. If you’re in your own album mode—this one's for you.

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