Hustler Hot Seat

In this final season one episode, I sat down with Britney Mackey, a UX/UI Career Coach that helps new UX/UI designers advance their portfolio & interview skills through 1:1 coaching so they get hired. Britney has been hustling since the day she was born and being able to sit down and have a chat with her was truly amazing! You can find Britney on Instagram here. She also has a FREE Facebook community you'll want to join here.

In this episode of the Hustler Hot Seat Podcast, I sat down with Cheryl Sutherland. Cheryl Sutherland is a Transition Strategist, Speaker and Entrepreneur guided to help others in becoming their favourite version of themselves. By focusing on distilling a person's passion, she is able to help them reconnect and extract their own personal power. She is the Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products. Creator Cheryl felt restless and underwhelmed at her 9 to 5. After spending over 1400 hours in learning and facilitating personal development, coaching, and reigniting her inner creativity, Cheryl created a company that inspires women to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity.  Cheryl is offering a juicy deal on any of her products for all Hustler Hot Seat listeners at www.pleasenotes.com. If you use the code HUSTLER10 you can get 10% off your order!

In this episode of the Hustler Hot Seat podcast, I sat down with Kristen Mandala, a Toronto-native who has always been passionate about environmental sustainability. Kristen's goal is to inspire the people around her in Toronto to incorporate sustainable changes into their lives through really open and non-judgemental communication. She's done this online through her Instagram account @the.greener.good - check it out! This episode covers what it's like to open up a business in a controversial industry, how you can conquer the "I'm only one person mentality" and numerous ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle. Kristen's website can be found here. (Hint: you can download her FREE e-book here too!) Kristen's Instagram account can be found here.

Losing your job is definitely scary but sometimes the most unexpected things happen to propel you into bigger and better things. In this episode, I sat down with Lisa Okun, a mortgage agent here in Toronto, Ontario and we talked about what it's like to thrive through job loss. I am so fired up from this episode and Lisa has this amazing energy about her that is insanely infectious. Want to learn more about Lisa? Head to her website www.lisaokun.com

In this episode of the Hustler Hot Seat, I sat down with Alley - writer, storyteller, feminist and environmentalist. Alley dishes out all things related to: being a writer in this generation using your voice to make an impact writing and mental health sustainability, feminism and protecting our planet how to unapologetically take up more space. It was such a pleasure speaking with Alley and I hope you enjoy this episode! Find Alley on Instagram here.

I cannot believe it's been one whole year of entrepreneurship and one whole year of running my own business! It has been one hell of a year and in this episode, I'm dishing out the top 6 things I learned over the course of the past 12 months. Come celebrate with me!

On this new Hustler Hot Seat segment, I'm giving you a virtual pep talk for 5 whole minutes. Whether you're on your way to work or about to conquer a new project, this segment is for you. It will inspire you and motivate you to DO THE THING. Today I'm talking about thriving through the process.

In this episode of the Hustler Hot Seat, I sat down with Christine Lieu of CL Designs to dish out what it takes to build a brand from scratch (hint: you're already doing part of it!). Only naturally, our conversation on branding shifted its way into what it's like being an entrepreneur. Christine dishes out how you can shed some light on the dark times in your life. About Christine Christine Lieu is the expert behind CL Designs. She's a graphic designer who's traded in climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world. Christine helps lifestyle businesses realize their vision and connect with the people most important to them. Saying no to dull and clunky visuals and yes to consistency, creativity and efficiency forms the core of her approach. Follow Christine: Website: christineldesigns.com Instagram: @_clieu Facebook: ChristineLDesigns What's Next for Christine? Join the #BYOBrandParty Challenge coming back in October. Want in on the fun? RSVP by sending a note "I'm in!" to @_clieu on Instagram.

I sat down with Nathalie from the Gutsy Feeling Blog to talk about all things entrepreneurship and how to conquer being an entrepreneur with a chronic illness.  Nathalie was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11 and instead of letting her Crohn’s take control of her life, she learned ways in which she could deal with it while also inspire other people with chronic illnesses to live out their best lives.  Not only does Nathalie spend her time being a role model and inspiration to the people who follow her blog and Instagram but she’s also in school doing her Masters… and if that isn’t a hustler, I don’t know what it.  I cannot do Nathalie’s beautiful story justice so I’m going to let her tell it herself. 

Implementing a successful rebrand is so much more than just changing your logo. It requires research and a strategy. Six episodes ago, I rebranded this podcast and just recently I've rebranded my business. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five steps you need to take to *successfully* rebrand your business.

In this episode, I sat down with the beautiful Julia Rose to talk about what it takes to create good content, how you can take the leap from your corporate career to a freelancing one and how to hone in on a niche audience. Follow Julia Rose on the following platforms: Instagram: @juliarosecontent Website: juliarosecontent.com Medium: medium.com/@julia.rose

It’s Monday and you either woke up this morning feeling good about the work you do and the job you have OR you hit snooze more times than you can count dreading the fact that you had to go to work. Which one are you? In this episode, I walk you through how to know if you’re in the right job or not while simultaneously letting you know that there is no one right job for you. If you're confused, listen to the episode.

Last week I sat down with Jillian Parekh, an Imposter Syndrome Coach from Orillia, Ontario. We talked about what Imposter Syndrome is, what signs to look for when identifying it and how you can combat it. Jill is a hustler at heart and got me super fired up about our chat! I'm so excited for you to hear her story. Find Jill on Instagram here.

Running a business can be incredibly challenging and I've caught myself ripping hair out far more often than not but over the last eleven months, I've found ways to help keep me sane. I'm dishing out all of these ways right here, in this podcast episode!

In this episode of the Hustler Hot Seat, Sam dishes out what it reaaaaally means to be a digital nomad and what steps you need to take to get there.  We walk through the financial side to entrepreneurship and how to get rid of those money blocks.  We also dive deep into what it’s like having a partner who is also an entrepreneur and how to create a work/relationship balance. 

I’ve been in your place. I’ve faced the same fears you have. Whether you’re in a corporate job or your have your own business/side hustle… you’ve been afraid to ask for help at at least one point in your career. You’ve been afraid to reach out to your competitors to collaborate. You’ve been afraid of looking weak. You’re definitely not alone... BUT...  Guess what? It’s time to check your ego… there’s strength in numbers. Today’s episode is going to be a rude wake-up call but it’s time you learn about the power of collaboration. 

Well Hustlers, you asked…. And you shall receive… our Hustler Hot Seat is here and we’re starting the series off with one of the biggest Hustlers I know… the one, the only… Cierra Bray! Cierra is an enterpriser, blogger, traveler and Get Real advocate. She's worked over 25 jobs and spent a portion of her journey broke in between jobs. If there is anyone who knows anything about entrepreneurship, it's Cierra. She dives into the hardest parts of her journey, finding a balance between hustling and focusing on routine, and some of her favourite local businesses. Let's dive in.

This episode is going to walk you through how I made the decision to uproot my life, what steps I had to put in place in order to make it happen and what top five things I learned during my first week living here. I have a feeling you’re going to be shocked at some of these… 

This episode is dedicated to all your Hustlers out there who have ever strayed away from doing something for fear it wouldn’t be perfect. You know who you are and I have a feeling this episode is going to be exactly what you need to hear. Let’s dive in!

In this episode we’re going to dive into your most commonly asked questions. From the business side to the personal one, we’re going to get real, raw and vulnerable about the things you’re dying to know.

We live in a yes world where we’re told not to let any opportunity pass. We’re discouraged from saying no to people because it makes us look selfish and entitled. We’re told to be grateful for the opportunities that come our way and oftentimes we say yes for fear that those opportunities won’t come around again. In this episode, we’re going to delve into what it really means to say no and why you have the right to say it.

I know you. I’ve been you. Big ideas but a burning pit in your stomach that says… “you’re going to fail… retreat, retreat!” This episode is dedicated to fear… the one thing in your life that is holding you back from conquering those big bodacious goals you have. It’s time to show that fear who’s boss.

This episode is going to talk about the number one thing that’s helped my business and how it can help you too. Who’s ready to save some time?

In this episode, I’m going to get REAL about relationships, how terminating some was the best thing I’ve ever done and where you can foster relationships that matter!

In this episode we’re going to delve into the three things I wish I knew BEFORE starting my business and how knowing these things can help you thrive in yours.

The hustle to start my marketing business started well before I even realized I wanted to be my own boss. This episode dives into how I started a $30K business in two months.

In this episode we’re going to talk about the term hustle, why every business person needs to do it but why the hustle is ONLY one ingredient in the beautiful three-tiered cake that is success! 

In this episode I’m going to talk about how I manage to have time to do what feels like a billion things a day, what tools I use to help me manage my time and what you can do today to help you do more but make it feel like less.

Post-secondary education is nice but you don't need it if you want to be an entrepreneur. In this episode I’m going to talk about post secondary education, why it’s not for everyone and why one path doesn’t have to be your only path.

If you have a business that is 100% focused on selling, you're going to lose. In this episode I’m going to talk about why serving your audience is one of the best things you can be doing for your business, why most MLM (multi-level marketing) businesses fail and how exactly you can serve your audience in a way that works.

There is truly only one thing you should be on social media and that's authentic. This episode dives into what it really means to be authentic on social media, a time in my life when I wasn't my most authentic and how you can show a little more authenticity in your feeds.