Honey & Hustle
Honey & Hustle is a video podcast featuring conversations with creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit founders in North Carolina. On this show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, laughs, and candid discussions about what it takes to pursue meaningful work that makes a positive impact. This is where storytelling and entrepreneurship collide to give you a real-world MBA that feels like a movie. Grab some popcorn, a pad, and your favorite pen. Hosted and produced by Angela Hollowell. Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSRDgLW25aGwQq3S1dAg1doxZBZyHM84B
Episodes
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...
We're starting a new series and a new season on Honey & Hustle. Submit your elevator pitch to be considered in the next episode!
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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!
Steve Pratt article: https://open.substack.com/pub/creativitybusiness/p/podcasting-is-asking-the-wrong-question?r=c2wlt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Harry Morton pos...
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!
I'd love to hear from you!
Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhus...
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!
I'd love to hear from you!
Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhus...
I'm headed to Podcast Movement Evolutions! Say hello if you're in Chicago!
I'd love to hear from you!
Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.beehiiv.com/
Support the show:
Upgrade to a paid membership, or make a one-time donation: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phrplus
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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...
I'd love to hear from you!
Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr
Support the show:
Upgrade to a paid membership, or make a one-time donation: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phrplus
Buy The Interview Workbook for Storytellers: https://www.blurb.com/b/11662269-interview-workbook-for-storytellers
Visit the website: https://www.honeyandhustle.co
Connect with Angela:
YouTube: https://www.youtube....
James Clear is best known as the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Atomic Habits. While he hasn't published another book, he does write a weekly newsletter called 3-2-1 Thursday that shares 3 ideas, 2 quotes, and 1 question to consider. In this episode, I share some of the most compelling questions I've come across in his newsletter that have helped me think more critically and intentionally as a creative business own...
YouTube and Spotify have been competing for video podcast market share, and now Netflix is reportedly jumping in the ring. This episode analyzes recent developments including YouTube's Premium Lite announcement, Netflix's potential entry into video podcasting, and Spotify's strategic moves. I talk about why YouTube might have the upper hand in indie content, Netflix's strengths in cultural moments, and Spotify's rapid adaptation to...
Community building costs money. In this episode, I explore how IRL events and social platforms have transformed the way we build relationships, create communities, and derive value from our connections. I’m pulling from my own experience and reflections from a few sources listed below.
I’m sharing real world examples of the cost and potential revenue associated with building paid memberships and hosting in-person events as well as v...
I've published tons of free education on this podcast, my YouTube channel, and my newsletter (linked below). I've never tried to monetize any of the information I put out, but I do want to develop a paid digital product sooner rather than later. Specifically, I'd love to create a video course on storytelling for creators and entrepreneurs looking to grow their personal brand. So what's been holding me back? Here's my semi-structure...
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