Episodes
I read chapters of Opinions by Roxanne Gay for you
In this episode, I'm diving into Opinions by Roxanne Gay—a collection of essays that challenges us to think critically about the world around us. Opinions doesn't shy away from complexity—it embraces it, giving us permission ...
I read chapters of Smart Brevity for you
In this episode, I dive into Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz—the brilliant minds behind Axios and Politico. This book is a masterclass in cutting through the noise and communicating with clarity an...
I read a chapter of Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore for you
Today, I read a few sections from Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore. This book covers everything from pitch to publishing, and more. Sections Covered Don't Outsource the Business Stuff Engineering Win-Win-Win Sponsorships Common...
I read a chapter of Show Your Work by Austin Kleon for you
In this episode, I dive into Chapter 9 of Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, titled "Sell Out." Key Takeaways from Chapter 9: "Sell Out" Keep your day job: Kleon emphasizes that having a stable income allows you to create freely...
2 Years of Please Hustle Responsibly. Celebrating growth, community, …
If you prefer to read this episode, you can find the original article here: https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/2-years-of-please-hustle-responsibly Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, ...
Grammy Award-Winning Music Producer On North Carolina Hip Hop Industr…
I sat down with the legendary 9th Wonder and had a conversation I didn't even know I needed. We talked about the start of Jamla Records, the relationship between basketball and hip-hop, what it's like being a music artist out...
I Talked to the Podcaster Telling You How Creators Getting Paid
In this episode, I spoke with Michelle Jackson of Creators Getting Paid to discuss the intricacies of growing our online businesses this year. We focused on building community, monetizing original media and products, and the ...
Leave social media and grow your creative business. | Seth Werkheiser
This is a slightly edited version of my conversation with Seth Werkheiser, founder of the Social Media Escape Club newsletter. We spoke on Substack live about leaving LinkedIn (and social media in general), and what it truly ...
My Mid-Year Creative Business Report Card
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. Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hus...
This Conference Proves Creators Don't Need Silicon Valley | Inside Sl…
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://pleasehustlerespo...
Why Businesses Are Crushing it on Threads (And How You Can Too!)
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 bus...
Elevator Pitch - Reviewing 6 Women Business Owner Pitches with Dionne…
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 di...
Elevator Pitch trailer - a new series on Honey & Hustle
We're starting a new series and a new season on Honey & Hustle. Submit your elevator pitch to be considered in the next episode! Submit here: https://forms.gle/HNwmKoR3CaGmtoZi8 Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo goin...