Welcome to "Surviving the Side Hustle," the ultimate podcast for balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Hosted by Coach Rob Tracz, an expert in helping driven professionals achieve 'personal development for professional success,' this show is more than just storytelling—it's a masterclass in thriving amidst the entrepreneurial grind. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, sharing their unique stories, the creative solutions they're offering, and the everyday challenges they’re overcoming.
Whether you’re a side hustler looking for your big break or an established entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, "Surviving the Side Hustle" provides valuable insights that resonate with the movers, the shakers, and everyone in between.
Feeling burnt out and sidelining your own health? This podcast empowers you to overcome stagnation, build resilience, and optimize your life and business. We dive deep into your goals, identify obstacles, and share strategies to boost your energy, improve your strength, and keep the entrepreneurial grind enjoyable.
Join us for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you look good, feel good, and do great things at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s not just survive the side hustle—let's master it.
Welcome to "Surviving the Side Hustle," the ultimate podcast for balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Hosted by Coach Rob Tracz, an expert in helping driven professionals achieve 'personal development for professional success,' this show is more than just storytelling—it's a masterclass in thriving amidst the entrepreneurial grind. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, sharing their unique stories, the creative solutions they're offering, and the everyday challenges they’re overcoming.
Whether you’re a side hustler looking for your big break or an established entrepreneur seeking fresh perspectives, "Surviving the Side Hustle" provides valuable insights that resonate with the movers, the shakers, and everyone in between.
Feeling burnt out and sidelining your own health? This podcast empowers you to overcome stagnation, build resilience, and optimize your life and business. We dive deep into your goals, identify obstacles, and share strategies to boost your energy, improve your strength, and keep the entrepreneurial grind enjoyable.
Join us for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you look good, feel good, and do great things at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Let’s not just survive the side hustle—let's master it.
From walking away from the family business with just $500 in her pocket to building a thriving PR firm, Melinda Jackson's journey is a masterclass in charting your own path through the entrepreneurial wilderness.
Melinda takes us through her remarkable story of leaving small-town North Carolina for Los Angeles against her parents' wishes, working three unpaid internships simultaneously while juggling multiple part-time jobs, and sleeping just 3-4 hours a night to make her dreams happen. After experiencing severe burnout in the entertainment PR world – complete with panic attacks, depression, and even kidney stones at age 30 – she eventually found freedom in launching her own business.
What makes this conversation particularly valuable is Melinda's candid breakdown of what public relations actually means in today's media landscape. She explains why journalists now care more about founder stories than brand stories, and offers practical advice for anyone looking to get media attention without hiring a publicist. Her scrappy, non-traditional approach to PR focuses on creating meaningful moments rather than just sending press releases.
The episode is packed with actionable insights, from how to approach local media outlets as a beginning entrepreneur to knowing when it's time to bring in professional PR help. Melinda's top recommendations? Start posting weekly on LinkedIn (which puts you in the top 1% of users) and get yourself on podcasts – "the fastest growing piece of media right now."
Whether you're running a side hustle, building a business, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of public relations, Melinda's story proves that sometimes the most successful path is the one you carve for yourself.