Forever Funemployed

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest pivots in my life: stepping away from entrepreneurship and re-entering the 9–5 world. But this isn’t about giving up—it’s about choosing a different kind of alignment. I used to think leaving entrepreneurship was the end of something. But returning to full-time work taught me otherwise. In this episode, I’m unpacking what it m...

After a nearly three‑year pause, I’m back behind the mic! In this short welcome episode, I share why Forever Funemployed is more than a career podcast—it’s the intentional work of building a full, intentional, and purpose‑fueled life. Tune in to hear what “funemployed” means to me now, and why this space is your home for pivoting, becoming, and doing the work that matters. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

It's safe to say 2022 was a wild ride. I am nearly sprinting into 2023! And while I know time is a construct, I really feel like January 1, 2023 is when the clock starts over and I can jumpstart a new way of doing this thing called life. Entrepreneurs, we must go into this new year with INTENTION! Listen as I talk through the five habits I'm leaving in 2022, and things I'm committed to doing diffe...

Ready to invest in your business growth? I'm thrilled to announce my Forever Funemployed subscription-based consulting services! Over the years I've served as so many entrepreneur friends' business best friend, guiding them through the tough parts of actually RUNNING their business. I call it, "the business of running your business." As we know, the product or service your business offers is only...

What happens when you drop the ball at work? What about when you agree to take on a client project, but soon realize you don't actually have the bandwidth and can't actually do the job well? Answer: YOU COMMUNICATE! Open communication & accountability seems like taboo in a culture that says we must not only show up, but show up PERFECTLY every time. We are afraid to admit shortcomings and comm...

Can you really become a homeowner as a full-time entrepreneur? Short answer: YES! And I'm sharing how I did it. Today we're joined by Van-Neisha Johnson; she's not only a realtor, but she's helping young men and women build a legacy through homeownership. And yep, that includes entrepreneurs! Tune in to hear all about what entrepreneurs need to plan for when making homeownership a goal, hear my ex...

This episode is for the entrepreneur that juggles businesses & babies! I'm joined by Ciera Haskins of The Caffeinated Mama & Kyia Hopkins of Surrounding Motherhood. Both guests are navigating the wins & woes that come with building a business while prioritizing their families, and dropped SO MANY GEMS about how to nurture yourself while also nurturing a business & household. Tune i...

Where have I been the past 12 months? Living life! So much has happened since my May 4, 2021 episode (I'm sharing those updates with you today), and as a result, I've felt a bit (read: REALLY) disconnected from my work. Today's episode is all about STOPPING THE OVERTHINKING and jumping into ACTION. Whether you're starting a business from Square One or leaping back into a project after a hiatus, to...

It's been quite a while since I've recorded, so I'm popping in with some personal & professional updates. I'm talking social media burnout, "Fear of Being Forgotten", building a sustainable business, affirming yourself during your career journey, and DOING. THE. WORK. It's a quick one, but a good one. Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Every 2nd Wednesday, millennial financial advising firm My Fiduciary Advisors hosts Wine Down Wednesday, a finance series that discusses topics most pressing to us millennials. Student loan debt, homeownership, credit, savings, etc... You name it, they're discussing it every month. This month, we decided to switch it up for their Side Hustles theme, and who better to join us as panelists than Nich...

Sooner or later, most entrepreneurs will have to ask themselves one major, game-changing question: Is it time to hire help? For so long, we resort to doing it all ourselves. We play the role of admin, accountant, practitioner, salesperson, HR, EVERYTHING. After a while, we have to discuss where we want our business to be, and begin taking real steps to grow and expand. In today's episode, I walk y...

Did you realize just how much your self-esteem affects your career growth, your relationships, and even your finances? Déja Coley, Founder of The Results Enthusiast, stops by to discuss the harmful ways in which we attach our self-worth to what others say, what we do for others, what we give, and how busy we are. She breaks down the idea of "Essentialism", which is discerning the "vital few" from...

Today we're joined by Markeisha Harris-Minor, the Founder of Blocal, a nationwide search directory for Black businesses. During a time when our country is hyper-focused on Black lives, Markeisha's directory reminds us that Black dollars matter, too. She's making it easier than ever to find, connect with, and support Black businesses on a national level, and with almost 2,000 businesses listed so f...

Today, my oldest brother Patrick Hall joins us to talk about a topic that scares many of us--negotiating. Making money is one thing, but asking for MORE is a little tricky. What should you do before you make the ask? What's the normal range for raises? How do you play the corporate game so that you can best position yourself for growth? We dive into all of this and more in today's episode, plus, P...

Social distancing, Isolation, Quarantine, OH MY! Life as we know it has been flipped upside down, and we're now all cooped up in our homes, doing our part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With this responsibility also comes the requirement to work from home, something many aren't used to and have anxiety about doing well. In today's episode, I'm giving my top five tips for working from home....

Who isn't funny about money? Between student loans, saving, investing, and the costs of starting/running a business, our finances get real murky and REAL stressful. Finance guru Aaron Smith joins to discuss all of the above. How can we combat a lack of financial literacy and begin getting serious about accomplishing financial goals? He's teaching us how to take control of our finances, what qualif...

Business is all about building relationships. Do you know how to do this effectively? Today, I'm diving into my biggest do's and don'ts of approaching others to do business, including crafting the perfect introductory email, respecting people's time and busy schedules, ditching the "pick your brain" mentality, and more. It's a shortie but goodie! Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram!...

Today we're joined by Shannon Bass, full-time graphic designer, part-time entrepreneur, and all-around creative genius. In this episode, Shannon breaks down all the reasons why having a full-time job can actually enhance your side hustle, and also discusses how the skills you learn in a full-time role are imperative when running your growing business. She's a side hustle professional--we're talkin...

Rome wasn't built in a day...or by one person alone. This episode is all about my "Personal Executive Team", and I'm breaking down the village that we as professionals ALL need to build in order to become (and stay) our best selves. We've got The Accountability Partner, The Collaborator, The Escape, and more. Who's on your team? Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/...

9-to-5 stability? Yes, please! Today we're joined by Monica Wilson, a sustainability professional who LOVES the stability that comes with a full-time job. In an effort to have a more fulfilling life & career without sacrificing that stability, Monica made some pivots and leaps and pursued a remote position in her field, which allows her to pack up and move across the country. Her dream adventu...

What did this last decade teach you? Tune in as I recap the most standout lessons from the past ten years, most of which I learned just this past year alone. Relationship-building, the power of an apology, using your voice...the hardest experiences of the decade have turned out to be the most instrumental to my growth. Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall...

Making two industries collide, Ciera Pope joins The Forever Funemployed Podcast to discuss her journey to full-time entrepreneurship as a wedding planner and her growing side hustle, Champagne & Cabanas Travel. Join us we chat about how she took the leap to pursuing her passion full-time, and learn how she's using her full-time job to support her true passion, world travel. She also shares hel...

Today's episode is a short vent session, a quick moment of honesty spoken during a low moment of Funemployed guilt. Have you ever been utterly exhausted, but feel plagued with guilt when you decide to take a break? Funemployed FOMO is real. Fear of missing out on success, opportunity, and growth because you've spent a day resting is toxic, and unfortunately, something I and many others deal with o...

You were introduced to Melissa Chanel in episode one. Now, she joins the Forever Funemployed podcast to talk about HER unique journey to funemployment. Her journey isn't about entrepreneurship, but rather how she's managed to use her passion and talents to cultivate relationships that helped her land full-time employment with one of the world's largest natural hair care brands. Now, she's the succ...

From undergrad to NYC to now, my journey to Funemployed has been full of pivots, rerouting, self-realizations, and manifestations. Before we dive into topics of launching businesses, negotiations, and taking the leap to live your BEST LIFE, let's rewind a bit to add context into how this Funemployed life started for me and the critical lessons I HAD to learn along the way. Enjoy! Subscribe, Rate,...