Christen N. James | Carnbee Creative Media™

Side Hustle GROWTH

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Heya Heya Heya Friend, Welcome to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast! THE ultimate destination for ambitious women juggling full-time jobs and side hustles, who are READY to turn their passion projects into profitable businesses.  Hosted by Christen N. James (CJ) - a Certified Life Skills Coach, Master Mindset Coach, and Creator of the Shine to FIVE™ Method, this podcast equips you with the tools, Mindset shifts, and strategies to quit the 9to5 and embrace entrepreneurship with CONFIDENCE.   In this Side Hustle podcast, my mission is simple: help you step into your Power, overcome self-doubt, and...

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Christen N. James | Carnbee Creative Media™

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Business

Latest episode

Apr 16, 2026

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Episodes

The Importance of Knowing your Ideal Client to Attract your Target Client. 02.03.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Do you really know who your IDEAL client is? Is there such a thing as an ideal client? There are question you can ask yourself to ensure that your client benefits from you and that it is a great match. As there is nothing that can truly be perfect, let's establish a way to NOT work harder, but work SMARTER to get the right client for YOU! In this episod...

The Power of Leveraging Pinterest for Business Growth, with Presh Rodgers. 23.02.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Always give yourself grace, ease and flow, because you don't need to hustle in order to be successful" - Presh Rodgers. Did you know that there's more to Pinterest than finding inspiration for your wardrobe, home or travel? It can be a great discovery tool for your Business, without having to constantly churn out new content that is expe...

3 Hacks That Increase Your Motivation to STAY Energized. 16.02.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! One thing's for sure - being an Entrepreneur is TOUGH. And that means that there will be times that you just can't seem to get moving. Or want to, for that matter. While it's GREAT to hire a Coach, it still has to start with YOU. But what do you do when you don't want to DO anything? Well since you're In My Business again in this epi...

How to create a Simple System for Small Business Success, with Sasha Belle. 09.02.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "When it comes to systems, you don't have to wait until you "blow up"! Just because you're a small business doesn't mean that you can't run like the big corporations do." - Sasha Belle Having a system should be a given for any business owner, but where do you even start when you're new to the game? What is all thi...

5 Tips for Finding the RIGHT Business Coach. 02.02.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Have you thought about working with a Coach, but you're not sure if that's what you need right now? Do you get confused by the LARGE selection of Coaches out there? Like where do you even begin? AND THEN once you decide, WHAT'S NEXT? This episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers is answering all of those questions for you! There...

The KEY to Successfully Transitioning from employee to Entrepreneur, with Kayann Saunders. 26.01.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for, we are the change that we seek" - Barack Obama. It's the first Bustle to Boss Success Story for 2023, and I just LOVE my guest's approach to life and how much faith she has in herself. Because of that, she left her corpo...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Achieve Business Success. 19.01.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "To overcome imposter syndrome involves a mindset shift, much like everything else. There is no magic formula, or short cuts." - CJ. Are you familiar with imposter syndrome? Actually, the question should be who is NOT familiar with imposter syndrome? But really... what does that EVEN mean? Who's the Imposter, and when did it become a Syndrome?...

Understanding The Impact of Entrepreneurship on your Mental Health, with Sacha Walton. 12.01.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Prioritize your Self-Care. Whatever that looks like for you, you're going to need it for your sanity" -  Sacha Walton. Do you want to hear the TRUTH about Entrepreneurship? What the stress of trying to grow professionally can do to you when you're trying to fill a personal need? Or maybe you need some pointers on how to drown out the &qu...

Applying the 6 W's to Launching Your Ideal Side Hustle in 2023. 05.01.2023

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY FRIEND!  Have you been waiting for the New Year to claim that THIS IS YOUR YEAR? Do you want to get started on that side hustle that has been on your mind? Like for real, for real? Well, there is SO MUCH to consider when making that decision, right? So I wanted to help to simplify your process as much as possible, by applying the "6W&...

In My Business: Reflecting on the ups & downs of 2022. 29.12.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Is it just me, or did 2022 do the ABSOLUTE most?! That's okay though, because life is one BIG lesson anyway. If you listened to the episode from a couple of weeks ago about the 4Rs to help you feel productive at this time of year, the first R was REFLECT! (Be sure to go check out that episode to hear the other 3). So... As I reflected on the year, I rea...

Learn a W.I.S.E.R. way to better Goal-Setting, with Heidi Metro. 22.12.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Do not wait for Confidence. Enact Confidence. Trust yourself" - Heidi Metro. We've all (hopefully) heard of SMART goals, but what's the W.I.S.E.R. method and why should you do that BEFORE SMART goals? My guest Heidi Metro, Leadership Coach & Consultant, takes us through that in this episode. Here's what is covered: - Distinguish...

The 4R's to Boost your Holiday Productivity in Business. 15.12.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! I know what you’re thinking about when it comes to your side hustle at this time of year…. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING? Especially if you have taken some time off from your 9to5 and feel like you need to maximize on that for your side hustle. Before you try to do ALL OF THE THINGS, listen to this episode. In this episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hust...

The "Corporate Plantation Exodus" to Entrepreneurial Success, with Leticia Francis. 08.12.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Walk as if every step you take is about to create an avalanche, because you're here to change the world." - Leticia Francis Do you feel like you're stuck on a plantation? You're going through the motions, doing the best that you can but you're constantly reminded that you're not good enough to make decisions?  In this Bust...

Episode 100 Celebration: The Podcast Name Story, Shoutouts, and Big Announcement! 01.12.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! POP THE CHAMPAGNE because Issa Celebration y'all! This is the 100th EPISODE ! It's December (already), and there is already a buzz of excitement in the air as folx prepare for the holidays! For the 100th EPISODE , I wanted to do something a little different from inviting guests or covering a particular topic. And by that I mean that I wanted to inc...

How to create a UNIQUE Marketing Strategy, with Tricia Murray. 24.11.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "It's not about Marketing but what sits behind our Marketing that is our soul purpose." - Tricia Murray. In this episode, we cover: - Understanding the Rule of 3 in Marketing. - What to focus on to find your unique approach in your Marketing. - Learning how to tune into the intuitive side of Marketing. As Founder and Co-Creator of Light on Mar...

5 Insights that I gained from Unsuccessful Side Hustles. 17.11.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "As a creative whose brain is always "on", it can be hard to distinguish between a shiny object and a solid business idea." - Christen N. James In this episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, you'll hear about how my time as a Lifestyle Blogger influenced my journey as an Entrepreneur and the 5 lessons that opened my...

Crafting Self-Care for Success in your Side Hustle, with Rhonda Armour. 10.11.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! 'Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing". - Laura Buchanan. In This episode of The Shine to FIVE Method for Side Hustlers, my guest is Rhonda Armour, Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Life Coach, Certified Personal Trainer & Author will talk about: - how to establish self-care habits and strategies for the long game. - how to adapt...

Effectively Working IN and ON Your Side Hustle with Purpose. 03.11.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! When running a Business, you want to generate an income and find inspiration - both parts are equally important. Being successful at both means allotting the time for each. In This episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, I break down the difference between working ON and working IN your side hustle the best way that I know how: using an analo...

Scaling your Lead Generation with Digital Courses, with Kristen Miller. 27.10.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Keep moving forward. It's a marathon and not a sprint. You're growing something that is going to have a lasting legacy" -Kristen Miller. In This episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, my guest is Kristen Miller, will take you through: - The #1 reason why you need to create a digital product. - How to create a simple digi...

Celebrating My "Bizaversary"! 3 Unimaginable Ways My Business Has Evolved. 20.10.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! And just like THAT, I am celebrating SIX YEARS since I started my Business. Take a stroll down memory lane with me, from that first workshop (that I never thought i'd do) to where I am now! YES! In this episode of The Shine to FIVE Method for Side Hustlers, I take the time to reflect and celebrate my journey because I am TRULY amazed at what I have acco...

How to Build A Successful Business using Your Phone, with Ashley Ann Jones. 13.10.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Be stubborn about the results, but flexible about the methodology that God wants to send it to you in". Ashley Ann Jones. In this episode of The Shine to FIVE Method for Side Hustlers, I am joined by King Ashley-Ann y'all! I've actually followed her for a while and saw how she has built her brand online. This is going to be GOOD! She wil...

Recognizing the Signs of Quiet Quitting at Your 9to5. 06.10.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Earlier in the year, I talked about "The Great Resignation", which sounded like a movement of people leaving their unfulfilling jobs for better opportunity. Now the new buzz term is "Quiet Quitting", but the definition actually should not be taking literally! At what point do you turn "Quiet Quitting" to ACTUAL QUITTING? In this...

Exploring Why Your Digital Marketing Isn't Delivering, with Lindsay Sims. 29.09.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "W e really have to believe that these things are possible if you truly want them to work ". -Lindsay Sims. You have to become detached from the outcome in order to reap the rewards of your behaviour. You can't strive and strain or stress over what you want because instead of pulling it towards you, you're going to push it away. My guest...

In My Business: 5 Secrets that Empower Me as an Introvert in Business. 22.09.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! " Be yourself! Share your awkwardness because that's what people want to know about you and it will probably become a crucial part of your Business anyway ." - CJ I know that some might be thinking: “WAIT.… CJ? AN INTROVERT?” YES, I am - big time. Some words used to describe me have been outgoing, engaging, relatable, approachable, etc etc. Ye...

Recognizing When it's Time to Take the Leap from 9to5, with T'Kehya Prentice-Cupid. 15.09.2022

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Y ou deserve to live a fulfilled life and if your environment isn't offering that to you right now, you deserve the opportunity to see the potential that you have to create magic in this world. " -T'Kehya Prentice-Cupid This episode is another From Bustle to Boss Success Story with  T'Kehya Prentice-Cupid (also known as TK), you&apo...

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