Honey & Hustle

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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 inten...

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...

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 h...

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 holdin...

In this episode, I’m exploring the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of Twitter Spaces and the live audio social media trend. From its competition with Clubhouse to its decline under new ownership, discover why this once-promising feature lost its momentum and what it means for the future of social audio platforms. Perfect for social media managers, content creators, and anyone interested in the evo...

In the past 8 years, I've learned a lot about being a creative entrepreneur, and I still have a lot to learn. In the meantime, I'm sharing 8 things I wish I knew when I started. Perfect for freelancers, content creators, and anyone looking to build a sustainable creative business and take care of themselves in the process. Check out my episode with Kasem below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ep...

Discover how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are play a key role increasing Black entrepreneurship through innovative programs, mentorship, and community partnerships. So many colleges have implemented successful initiatives that are creating the next generation of Black business leaders through targeting the relationship with current Black-owned businesses and student entrepr...

Stephen Satterfield is the sommelier and restaurant industry veteran behind Whetstone Magazine, Whetstone Radio Collective, and Hone. His food media empire inspires me so much, and I love how he's showing the incredible ways a niche can be a wealth of opportunity. I discovered him on High on the Hog, the Netflix docuseries. If you're hungry, don't listen to this. I'd love to hear from you! Join ou...

Fawn Weaver is the founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, named after the Black distiller who taught Jack Daniel, Nearest Green. She was named Ebony's Entrepreneur of the Year for a reason. She's done what many have not – achieved unicorn status without venture capital or a celebrity endorsement. Hear how she did it and is helping others do the same. I'd love to hear from you! Join our communit...

Tope Awotona is the founder of one of the few Black-owned startups to reach unicorn status, Calendly. The popular scheduling app is used by millions of people. Check out his story, and incredible example of leadership. 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, PHR+: https://link.honey...

Arlan Hamilton is the founder of one of the few Black and woman-owned venture capital firms in existence, Backstage Capital. However, her story started from humble beginnings, right here in Durham, North Carolina. Hear part of her story, and why I think she's one of the best marketers in the venture capital space. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://li...

MatPat is the creator of the Game Theory YouTube channel, and all it's spinoff/sister channels, recently shared some incredible advice on how they approach work-life balance (if there is such a thing). It helped me articulate how I want to build a life I love that fulfills me personally and creatively. I hope it helps you, too. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsib...

Want to give back to your community without running your business into the ground? Here's a rule shared by a previous guest that I still use to this day. You can find my full conversation with David Meeker below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-a-positive-social-impact-with-your-business/id1541552623?i=1000606311382 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HzsJkfaV9yIp4IxmV2Twv...

I create, a lot. Not just for clients, but for myself. Here's how I never run out of ideas, and a system that may help you create more often. 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, PHR+: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phrplus Tools we use to make this show: https://www.honeyandhust...

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, PHR+: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phrplus Tools we use to make this show: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/digitaltools Sponsor The Podcast: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/sponsors Buy The Interview Workbook for Storytellers: https://www.blurb....

Blavity is one the leading Black-led media platforms featuring editorial and branded content specifically aimed at Black millennial and Gen Z audiences. Blavity was founded by Morgan DeBaun in 2014, with the help of 3 coworkers who all lived in Silicon Valley. She bootstrapped the company for $250,000 of her own money, then successfully raised her first round of venture capital. What started as a...

Notion AI is the only AI I use on a regular basis, so I decided to share with you one of it's most beneficial use cases - a strategic consultant. I asked Notion to analyze my progress on my goals for 2024 and give me a gameplan for the last quarter of the year. Here's how it went and the prompts I used. Here's my annual planner template in Notion: https://angelahollowell.notion.site/Yearly-Digest-...

I grew up watching KeKe Palmer, and I'm happy to see her still thriving in the media and arts industry. She may be just another Hollywood actor to some, but I think she's one of the best examples of an indie creator multihyphenate. I'll break down where I see her current creative career, and give some ideas for where I think she's headed. Young mothers and millennials, this one is for you. After a...

This deep dive came highly requested on YouTube! I'm diving into the world of celebrity podcast by sharing an unlikely take on Shannon Sharpe's show, Club Shay Shay. Why would a 3x Super Bowl Champion and Fox Sports 1 host making $3M/year create a video podcast specifically for YouTube? I try to answer that question in this episode. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Resp...

There are many ways to fund independent creative projects or even new business ventures. Crowdfunding isn't one I see talked about much. I'm not a start-up, so all the think pieces on raising venture capital didn't really apply to me. I did a crowdfund for my first independent short film, and I share my thoughts on what worked, what didn't, and what you should consider if you're looking to leverag...

How are Black businesses doing? I mean, really doing? I took a look at the numbers for North Carolina, and a few studies of Black businesses in the US to find out. I gave my assessment of what's going well, areas of opportunity, and a few suggestions for a path forward. P.S. I hope the audio sounds better now. I recorded this episode in my room with the pop filter on, so my voice should sound smoo...

I've applied to many grants, RFPs, and paid fellowship programs, and honestly, my experience has been a mixed bag. I share my thoughts on how grants should fit into your revenue strategy from my perspective as a for-profit business owner. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Support the show: Tools we use to make this show: ht...

I started the Please Hustle Responsibly newsletter on Substack in December 2023. I moved the newsletter to beehiiv in November 2024, and I share my decision-making process and newsletter platform alternatives for anyone who may be starting a newsletter in 2025. If you're looking to be less reliant on social media algorithms, try beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=angela I'd love to hear from you...

I'm going back to my indie creator roots. 28 solo podcast episodes in 28 days for Black History Month. I'd love to hear from you! Join Our Community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Submit a Question: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/AMA Support the show: Tools we use to make this show: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/digitaltools Sponsor The Podcast: https://www.honeyand...