In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.

In This Episode, I Share:

• Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra money
• The two rules I want you to follow before choosing a side hustle: don’t try everything at once, and focus on solving real problems
• Seven proven, service-based side hustle ideas — from home operations and career pivots to podcast booking and fractional COO work
• How to move from idea to action by getting your first client through simple, focused next steps

00:00 Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage, not a hobby

02:10 The two rules to follow before choosing a side hustle

04:30 How to stop collecting ideas and start building a real business

06:30 Side Hustle #1: The local “fix-it” project manager (home ops manager)

10:15 Side Hustle #2: Career Pivot Studio for job seekers and career switchers

14:45 Side Hustle #3: Podcast guest booking agency for founders and experts

18:50 Side Hustle #4: Compliance, privacy, and admin cleanup for small businesses

22:30 Side Hustle #5: Elder care concierge for busy adult children

26:30 Side Hustle #6: Micro-business events producer for pop-ups and workshops

30:00 Side Hustle #7: Fractional COO and operations command center builder

35:20 How to pick one side hustle and take action this week

38:10 Simple next steps to land your first client

• Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.

Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.

If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by February, this episode gives you a simple and realistic framework you can start using right now.

In This Episode, I Share:

• Why yearly goal setting gives side hustlers too much room to procrastinate and how 12 week sprints create clarity and momentum
• How I choose just three goals per sprint with one clear focus per month
• The simple way I break monthly goals into realistic weekly tasks that actually get done
• Why daily five minute reviews and one weekly self accountability day keep my goals from drifting
• The recalculation rule that helps me keep going when life gets messy without guilt or quitting

00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers

02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination

05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month

10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable

12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks

14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward

17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day

21:00 Your 12 week sprint challenge

• Goalgetter Action Plan: https://sidehustlepro.co/goalgetter
• Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

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• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

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This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential.

In this episode I share:

• My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
• Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
• What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur
• Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome

Check out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthappenshq/
• To Tell You The Truth Pod: https://www.instagram.com/totellyouthetruthpod/
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
• How To Make Money Podcasting Course: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/
• Management Leadership For Tomorrow: https://mlt.org/
• Mel Robbins Podcast, Let Go of Negative Thoughts: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-198
• Jen Sincero’s Book: https://jensincero.com/
• Walk Through Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Through-Fire-Memoir-Triumph-ebook/dp/B0BXM51HXN
• Get Good With Money: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/

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This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant.

Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.

In this episode, Tricia shares:

• How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television
• Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her business
• How content creation has helped her close real estate deals
• How she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goals
• And so much more!

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:14 Discovering identity

13:00 Navigating real estate

16:50 Polish Bar success

23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries

34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business

40:48 Building confidence through successful selling

50:00 Personal branding through authenticity

1:00:00 Power of partnership

1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs

Check out episode 494 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Tricia’s Website: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley
• Tricia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=en
• Team Tricia Lee: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley
• Bed-Stuy Restoration: https://www.restorationplaza.org/

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As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.

In this episode I’m sharing:

• How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
• My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!
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Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
• Register for my next FREE Podcast Masterclass: https://www.podcastmoguls.com/
• Favorite Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3KaMiGN
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
• Content Tools Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_P22F9MBGA63FZKWR7V1W

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Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.

Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.

In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn’t about going back to who I was. It’s about becoming someone who doesn’t abandon herself on the way to her goals.

If you're feeling depleted, questioning your confidence, or trying to rebuild your business after a hard season, this one’s for you.

✨ Watch this whenever you need a reminder that you can rebuild without rushing yourself.

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00:00 Realizing burnout

01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal

03:05 The power of rest

04:40 Relearning prioritization

06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule

09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence

12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget

15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like

17:00 Your next step

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Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income.

Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling!

In this episode I share:

• Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
• The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
• Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business

Highlights include:

• 01:45 Cleaning services
• 06:22 Faceless podcast
• 07:57 Virtual assistant
• 12:16 Social media marketing
• 15:25 Short-form video editor
• 21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager
• 22:30 AI integration specialist
• 26:34 Corporate training and coaching
• 29:40 Done-for-you service provider
• 32:30 Why you should start now

Check out episode 491 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Schedule a clarity call with Nicaila: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ8wQegpaMW8YR72ZgrS0b
• Jhanilka’s Cleaning Business Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuN8j7YEDFg
• Kimberly’s Corporate Training Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A672riddr1E
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
• Nicaila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome

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This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.

After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high-impact training, inclusion, and workforce wellness programs. What makes her work different is how she blends corporate strategy, healing, and public speaking to help organizations and people thrive without burnout.

In this episode, Lakila opens up about the moment she walked away from the “known,” how she rebuilt her identity outside of corporate titles, and how speaking became a major accelerator in her business growth. She also breaks down the inner and outer transformation required to grow with your purpose, honor your well-being, and lead from a place of wholeness.

In This Episode, Dr. Lakila Shares:

• The pivotal moment she knew she had to leave corporate America
• How she and her sister built ISee Technologies into a 7-figure consulting firm
• Why public speaking became a core revenue driver in her business
• How personal healing shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship
• Her framework for helping organizations and individuals thrive without burning out

00:00: Intro

02:10: Starting IC Technologies with her sister Camille

04:30: Becoming a speaker and author and how speaking scaled her impact

08:20: Building a disability-led, wellness-centered company

12:00: How corporate strategy + personal healing became her business superpower

16:15: The growth that came after walking away from the “known”

20:45: Helping organizations cultivate inclusion and sustainable wellness

26:30: Advice for anyone ready to pivot from corporate into purpose

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• ISee Technologies: https://www.iseetechinc.com/
• Achieve Work Life Alignment by Dr. Lakila Bowden http://www.lakilabowden.com/

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ISee Technologies Website: https://www.iseetechinc.com/

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