Honey & Hustle

This is a 3-part episode where I share my reflections, progress toward my yearly goals, and creative experiments for the first half of the year.

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I attended Sloss Tech 2025 in Birmingham, AL to connect with folks building local ecosystems, media, and marketing companies. Here are my thoughts and reflections. Original article can be found here: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.beehiiv.com/p/the-south-s-hottest-tech-conference

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Our latest guest is Michelle Thames, the founder of Thames Media Solutions and the host of the Social Media Decoded podcast. She shared her tips for leveraging the newest social media platform from Instagram, Threads, for business. Here's a short masterclass on creating engaging content, building a loyal community, and converting followers into customers. Find Michelle Thames on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michellelthames

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In this segment of Honey and Hustle, I am joined by Dionne McGee, founder of Dionne McGee Enterprises, to critique and provide feedback on elevator pitches submitted by six incredible women entrepreneurs. These women, from diverse industries, present their pitches, and Dionne and I discuss their value propositions, clarity in messaging, target audiences, and opportunities for improvement. We also delve into topics such as the impor...

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In this Substack Live conversation, I spoke with Daniel Hunter, the founder of IndieThinkers. I share the origin story of my newsletter community, Please Hustle Responsibly, which started from my early 2023 posts on Medium before transitioning to Substack and later beehiiv. We also discussed the evolution of content platforms, the challenges of maintaining a community, and the importance of platforms that prioritize creator well-be...

I sit down with fellow podcaster, small business owner, and newsletter writer Brian Ondrako to talk about our journey to writing newsletters in beehiiv. He started his podcast, Just Get Started, in 2017 and has published over 450 episodes. He's now leveraging his sales expertise to help others through his newsletter. It was great to talk about our creative journeys and get really tactical with how we think about newsletter writing ...

I sat down with Samantha Kotey, founder of Auntie's Ice Cream, and a lawyer by day. We talked about her journey into making ice cream and then into making a business. Her flavors paint the picture of the African diaspora, inviting your taste buds along for the ride. We explore what it means to be an Auntie, how to create a food product that is intentional and inclusive, and her thoughts on trademarking her brand. Find her online or...

In this episode, Zebbie Carney shares their journey of establishing Eugene's Hot Chicken in Birmingham. Starting from humble beginnings with a food truck at local breweries and companies to opening a restaurant in Uptown near the BJCC, our conversation discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a brick-and-mortar location. Zebbie compares his restaurant's growth with established names like Hattie B's and talks about t...

I went to Podcast Movement Evolutions for the first time last week. Chicago was a beautiful backdrop, even though a little rainy. This is the audio version of my written recap. Let me know what you think and subscribe to the newsletter if you haven't already!

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I joined Corey (Black Podcasters Association, BlkPodNews) and Michelle (Creators Getting Paid) live on Susbtack to talk about building a newsletter community. If you missed us live, I hope you can join us for the next one! Subscribe to my newsletter below to be notified when we go live. Let me know what you'd like us to talk about next!

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I joined Corey (Black Podcasters Association, BlkPodNews) and Michelle (Creators Getting Paid) live on Susbtack to talk about building a newsletter community. If you missed us live, I hope you can join us for the next one! Subscribe to my newsletter below to be notified when we go live. Let me know what you'd like us to talk about next!

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I'm headed to Podcast Movement Evolutions! Say hello if you're in Chicago!

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In this special crossover episode, I talked with Matt Gilhooly, host of the Life Shift Podcast, and we shared our experiences of completing a daily podcast challenge. We discussed the ups and downs, the planning involved, the challenges we faced, and what we learned from this ambitious project. We reflected on the different approaches we took, from batching episodes to spontaneous daily recordings. We touch on the emotional impact,...

Why should successful business owners invest in developing their personal brand alongside their company? This episode explores how personal branding creates business opportunities, builds audience trust, and provides resilience during market changes. I share my perspectives as both a creator and business owner. Perfect for in-house creators, founders, CEOs, high-performing intrapreneurs, and business leaders looking to maximize the...

I went live on Substack today with Corey of the Black Podcasters Association and Michelle of Creators Getting Paid. This is my first time co-hosting a livestream for my creative business brand. In this episode, I share my thoughts on livestreaming as a video medium. Learn how creators can measure ROI beyond view counts, build authentic community connections, and transform live content into a sustainable content strategy. Perfect fo...

There is a growing crisis of representation as Black women's voices are systematically erased from mainstream media. This episode examines the concerning pattern of cancellations affecting prominent Black women journalists and content creators, from Joy Reid's MSNBC show to NPR's "Louder than a Riot" podcast. I share why diverse perspectives are crucial for accurate storytelling, analyze the rise of independent media platforms as a...

In this episode, I talk about how social media sensation (and North Carolina native) Tabitha Brown navigates Target's changing DEI policies while maintaining her authentic voice and successful partnership. This deep dive explores Brown's journey from North Carolina to TikTok fame, her groundbreaking Target collaborations, and her graceful response to recent corporate policy shifts. Learn about her diverse product lines, multiple re...

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