This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.
As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.
In this episode she shares:
- Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health
- Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
- The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career
Highlights include:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:00 Building a film/TV personality
- 06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant
- 14:00 Creating her own path
- 19:00 Battling mental health issues
- 27:00 Navigating perimenopause
- 40:00 The podcasting landscape
- 47:00 Living with a brain injury
- 1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 473 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
- Melyssa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/
- Melyssa’s Twitter: https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/
- Hot and Bothered Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast/
- Melyssa’s Website: https://www.melyssaford.com/
- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
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