EP 5: The Diary of Breanna Powell: Master’s of Social Work and Social Communities

What happens when life forces you to take a leap of faith, and that leap transforms into a thriving business?In this episode of The Diary of a Side Hustler, we meet Breanna Powell, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and content creator based in Durham, North Carolina. As the founder of The Social Hive, a Black woman-led social media management agency, Breanna’s journey began when she made the bold decision to leave her stable job as a program manager after being presented with an unreasonable ultimatum. With no plan and a heavy dose of anxiety, Breanna turned her passion for creativity and community into a full-fledged business that now serves numerous clients and supports other women of color through her all-women team.But Breanna’s creative reach doesn’t stop there. She’s also the visionary behind the Busy Creative Mixer, a celebrated networking event designed to redefine traditional networking by fostering genuine connections among creatives, community curators, and corporate leaders. And if that wasn't enough, Breanna is also the force behind The Busy Step, a high-energy aerobics class blending dance moves, dope music, and a welcoming community.Breanna's entrepreneurial journey is proof that sometimes, the biggest blessings come from the most unexpected challenges. From having her first client fall into her lap to building a supportive network of clients and fellow entrepreneurs, her story is an inspiring reminder that faith, resilience, and community can take you further than you ever imagined.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Breanna’s social work background shaped her approach to social media management and community-building.The story behind her abrupt career pivot and how she launched The Social Hive with just one client.Why she believes entrepreneurship is a calling and how faith plays a central role in her journey.The unique way Breanna curated the Busy Creative Mixer to cater to both introverts and extroverts.How she overcame her dislike for bookkeeping by outsourcing the task to focus on what she does best.The birth of her empowering movement “We Got Clothes at Home” and how it's helping people find creative inspiration in their own closets.Her candid reflections on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and why quitting is never an option.Listen now to discover how Breanna Powell turned life’s curveballs into a thriving creative empire — and how you can, too!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review! Share this episode with someone who needs inspiration to take their own side hustle to the next level.Connect with Breanna Powell:LinkedInInstagram:@bythesocialhive@thebusybreConnect with us!⁠Instagram