Side Hustle GROWTH

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "People don’t know what they don’t know simply put. It is unfair to assume that someone knows what you need when A - you haven’t asked and B - you aren’t even CLEAR on what you need." - CJ Here's what's covered: - The first thing that happens when you assume. - The best way to grow your biz through asking. - The #1 reason why people are w...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! September is the time when we start thinking about wrapping up the year, and you were probably saying to yourself at the beginning of 2022 that this was THE year that you would leave your 9to5. You're walking into your job like UGHHHH! I'M STILL HERE! You want to leave SO BADLY but have you gone through the laundry list of items that you need to ta...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "Whatever you're going through in this moment, I want to remind you that You are ENOUGH. Whatever you need to have your dreams come true, you have it in you". - Victoria Downes The implementation and execution are a huge part of what we need to do, but there's a pause that needs to happen between idea and execution, which is identify what...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "If you are not taking care of your yourself, that means that you can't put out products or services that reflect who you are, and your clients won't be getting the best version of you." - CJ Do something for yourself, your body and mind will thank you. It's another "In My Business" episode and I share how I started the pra...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! "To really show up as the YOU that you want everyone to know, like and trust, it's important to align your Values with your side-biz goals". - CJ. The success of your biz really relies on that Alignment because you are your secret sauce. In this episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, we're talking about evaluating your si...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! I know I may sound like I’m contradicting myself here BIG TIME, but there are 2 sides to everything and that includes procrastination. Which kind of pro are you? Are you a PROcrastinator or is this a part of your PROcessor? In this episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, I challenge the status quo when it comes to people's perception of...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “There’s so much hype about the overnight success and ‘go big or go home’... I think that the slow burn does not get the credit that it deserves.” - Dallas Travers If you’re still waiting for everything to fall into place perfectly so that you can become an overnight success, I’m going to need you to stop what you’re doing and hit play on this episode! This...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “Sometimes, when you just let go of the wheel and you trust the process, it is AMAZING the things that will fall into place… whether it’s clients, other opportunities, collaborations, whatever it is.” - CJ In this episode, I reveal one of the most difficult things I’ve EVER had to do (or at least one of the Top Five most difficult).  And I promise that is NO...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “The decline you may be experiencing right now in your business has nothing to do with your skillset… it’s not that people don’t see the value in what you offer.” - CJ Times are tough… but you are tougher! 2022 has brought us new levels of inflation and some very difficult decisions to make. But even as business may be slowing at this time, you have to power...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “Boundaries are limitations… and if you don’t limit certain people, and the access they have to you, then lines get blurred and it makes those relationships very difficult.” - CJ This is a very important episode about a topic that every entrepreneur ( and every woman) needs to master. That’s right, we need to talk about BOUNDARIES. Even though boundaries are...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “Take a moment to step back and think: what is my life experience? What are my strengths? And how might that be different from other people in this market? When you can articulate what that is, then you create this niche for yourself.” - Jennifer Chapman Do you ever feel intimidated by the idea of stepping into a leadership role, speaking in public, or even...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “You need to put yourself first — that is ultimately what it comes down to.” - CJ This episode is designed to help you feel inspired, validated, and reassured on your entrepreneurial journey! If you’re on the verge of leaving your 9to5 and turning your side biz into your full-time (or even just starting to think about it), then you may be dealing with a litt...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “I think it’s important to A) allow your dreams to evolve and B) understand that you can give yourself grace and you can also experiment.” - Pauleanna Reid We all want to make a living working our Dream Job… but what do you do when your dream job doesn’t exist yet? In this episode, I talk to a From Bustle to Boss success story! Pauleanna Reid is a journalist...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “I remember feeling like I was being placed in a box every time I walked into work… if you feel like you don’t belong, the clue is that you DON’T.” - CJ Do you have what it takes to become a good Entrepreneur? While many people have some interesting business ideas, not everyone was made to become a successful entrepreneur. In truth, there are many, many more...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “ALIGNMENT, to me, brings to mind harmony, support… one thing complementing the other. It makes me think of my values.” - CJ In this episode, I want to talk about one of the biggest myths circulating in the entrepreneurial world. As busy entrepreneurs, we all DESERVE some rest and relaxation, but somehow we still wind up struggling to get everything done so...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “Just because you have a name and logo out there, that doesn’t mean you own it. You actually have to trademark it in order to own it.” - Cynthia Mason Are your business name and logo unprotected right now? While you may have put a lot of work into coming up with the perfect branding for your side biz, you’re leaving it at risk if you haven’t gone through the...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “No matter how hard it is or how long it takes, I am meant to do this. Because the universe conspired to get me here.” - CJ In this episode, I welcome you In My Business again! In my monthly In My Business episodes, I share my personal journey and experience of becoming an entrepreneur — even the icky, challenging side of things. (Because running a business...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “It takes a village to grow a business.” - CJ Is your emotional attachment to your side biz holding it back from growth? When you decide to take the first steps toward following your dream and building something of your own, it’s only natural to feel emotional about it. After all, your biz is your baby! But when it comes to building a successful business, it...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “I say “side biz” — The word “hustle” gives the impression of having to be constantly on the go or  you won’t grow.” - CJ If you’re working a 9to5, that means that you’re spending most of your time working on SOMEONE ELSE’s dream. But while building your biz alongside your 9to5 can be complicated, it can also come with some serious benefits, like valuable tr...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “A great idea does not easily convert into an empire.” - CJ Are you a WANTrepreneur or a MEANTrepreneur™? If you don’t come up with a business plan, set your goals, commit to consistency, and put in the work, then I’m sorry… you are a WANTrepreneur. If you’re a MEANTrepreneur, then YES — you are on the path that you are meant to be on! The difference is a ma...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “There are things that I’m really, really good at. But I always KNEW, deep down, that I wanted to be a coach.” - CJ As business owners, we feel like we are the only people who know what it’s like to stumble while trying to build a business — or have trouble even figuring out what TYPE of business to BUILD. But sis, you’re not the only one. Not even close.  M...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “If you’re feeling stuck… you’re NOT stuck. You just THINK you are, because you have been conditioned to believe you need a 9to5 to survive.” - CJ Do you have the mindset of HAVING a boss? Or BEING a boss? If you’re looking to break free from your employee mindset, then this is the episode for you!  If you’re still working in your 9to5 and think you need it...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! “There’s a difference between being good at a hobby and being passionate about something, and running a BUSINESS.” - CJ Are you running a side-biz… or do you just have a really expensive hobby? Maybe you had a great biz idea or took an online course that sparked a new passion, and you tried to turn it into a revenue stream. When you discover something that y...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! What do you do when things don’t work out the way you planned? More importantly, how do you learn from that mistake or that failure? Because when you are able to pull yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going, taking that wisdom with you - that’s where the magic happens. My guest on the podcast today is Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Entrepreneur, Author &...

Text Me, I'd LOVE to hear from YOU! Affirmations have been a POWERFUL tool in CJ's business. They have worked for her on her hardest of days to go and give herself that pep talk in the mirror - it changes the GAME. In this episode you will learn how to find the right affirmations for you so you can tap into your belief and get to where you want by using the power of affirmations. ________...