Let's be real...Influencing can be a challenge to say the least. Creating and defining your brand and your brand voice, creating content, posting consistently, managing brand deals + partnership communication... all while staying on top of the current social media platforms and trends! This can be so time consuming that influencers who are growing at fast paced rates need assistance in managing these deals in order to keep the fast paced growth they are on track for! Listen in as we are joined by our special guests, Olivia Pascale and Jessica Martin, owners of Mood Creative Agency and co-hosts of Whiskey and Water podcast, as they give us all the ins and outs of the influencing industry and teach us their latest tips and tricks on all the different ways to make influencing a career!
Getting to know ourselves- our personality traits specifically, and how they affect our decisions, relationships, work, etc is pivotal. By knowing how our personality impacts our lives, we can make more informed choices about our relationships and careers,ones that potentially can lead to healthier, longer lasting ones. Tune in as we go over the Big 5 top personality traits, and how exactly our personalities impact our lives for better and for worse!
We have all started a side hustle or pursued something based on our passion. What we don’t talk about is how life-changing it is when you start taking your dreams seriously- and it works. We are joined today by Miaa Rwanda 2022 who also holds the title of Miss Popularity 2022 here in Kigali. She has been through lots of quick changes in her life while chasing her dreams and aspirations and we want to know- how does she juggle this change gracefully while keeping in touch with her identity and everything that makes her who she is!
We all have felt that spark of energy that pushes us to start something new in our life - whether that’s to hit the gym, start a new hobby, take the leap into a new career, the list goes on and on. While this spark can be seen as motivation, is it enough to help us in the long run be successful? We all know discipline is what helps create lasting habits to bring success, but can discipline alone help you be successful, or will it just wear you out? Tune in as we go over both and what research shows will bring you the most success!
None of us want to end up as failures… So who better to take notes from than some of the biggest companies that have failed in history? We all know some of the big companies that have gone under… Enron and Blockbuster are 2 quick examples.. But what can we really take away from their failures in order to not make the same mistakes? Join us as we go over some of the biggest flops in history and some takeaways that we can learn from so we don’t end up repeating the past!
We all know ourselves enough to know that when it comes to life in general we tend to either be the type of person who stays up late at night, or the type of person who is up early in the morning. Whether it’s working to meet a deadline, or just our general weekly routine, we generally prefer one over the other. Regardless of which one you lean towards more.. There tends to be a looming question that we all want to know the answer to- is it better to be an early bird or a night owl? Does one lead to better performance, intelligence, and productivity? Tune in as we go over some shocking research that may change your mind on your perception of both!
We live in a time where having multiple jobs is more common than ever…
Corporate women who also teach fitness classes
Teachers who also start small businesses
Engineers who also work to develop startups
Nurses who are also makeup artists
Accountants who are also Real Estate Agents
The list goes on! But once you do take on multiple jobs with growing responsibilities, how do you manage them? How do you juggle all the things? How do you decide what is the best career move for you? Let’s get into it!
We all have periods of time in our lives where we feel that spark of inspiration and creativity… And in those times we thrive and feel a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives and our work. But what do we do during the period of time where we feel that creative spark and inspiration isn’t there? Listen in as we go over some proven ways to get that creative spark back!
We all know that a big key to success is self confidence… but how do we learn to develop it? Confidence is built on lots of things, and if we don’t take the time to continue to develop it, we may sacrifice our own growth and potential! Listen in as the Homegirl Hustlers go over the top 10 ways to develop self confidence!
We all have goals, in our career, personal life, and beyond! But how do we actually start taking action? How do we begin working towards them to reach success? Reaching a big career/personal goal can seem overwhelming… but we need to break it down so we can take steps in the right direction. Listen in as our Homegirl Hustlers go into how to start taking actionable steps to reach your goals!
In the post-COVID world we live in, it’s become easier and easier to let slip into the trap where we begin letting work and home boundaries start to blend. Even though we may try our hardest to separate the two, they seem to keep overlapping each other… and how do we go about fixing it? How do we set boundaries that allow us to have time with our loved ones and our passions while still excelling at our career? Tune into this episode where we go over how to set and maintain those healthy boundaries!
We all want to have success, whether that’s in our career, relationships, or life in general! There are so many factors that can get in the way of this, but there are some common ones that we all face and can work to overcome! Listen in as we go over the top 5 things that get in the way of success and how we can work to overcome them!
We’ve all heard the saying in one way or another… faking it till you make it. It’s the idea of “If I pretend long enough, maybe perception will become reality and maybe I will actually become what I am pretending.” We often hear this advice when it comes to confidence especially. Not confident in your career? Just fake it till you make it. Nervous about public speaking? Fake it till you make it. There are lots of different things this saying applies to… but is it good advice or a recipe for disaster? Listen in as we go over what faking it till you make it really means… and if it's good advice or not.
Hey Hustlers! We got a question for ya. Have you ever thought about what your coworkers and others say about you when you’re not in the room? Do they speak highly of you and think you’re a great speaker/presenter? Do they speak about how they can rely on you for tasks? Or do they speak negatively and say that they don’t trust you to handle more responsibility? Do they feel you are always overwhelmed and tired? Whatever the case may be, your personal brand is clearly IMPORTANT. This is your reputation! This is what helps get you connected to better opportunities, helps you get into rooms you never would have thought possible, and so much more. Listen in as we talk about personal branding, why you need one TODAY, and how to develop yours!
We’ve all had those little moments of self sabotage that has stopped us from completing a project, getting in early on a great opportunity, taking a chance on something incredible, or even ruining a relationship because we couldn’t get out of our own way. Getting in your own way is something we all do at times and only leads to regret. There are so many things we can change within ourselves to start getting out of our own way and start letting ourselves and the things around us flourish and grow to new heights! Listen in to find some actionable ways you can’t start making a change today.
When it comes to business and life, entrepreneurs are definitely people we can all learn from… we can learn from their successes and failures, their victories and mistakes, their leadership style and their drive. We’ve researched some top entrepreneurs and some important lessons they’ve learned throughout their journeys- tune in for an episode you won’t want to miss!
Whether it’s ourselves or others around us,we have all felt negativity weigh us down and take away from the energy we have. This can affect our mindset and consequently our career, friendships/relationships, and our day-to-day happiness and quality of life! When we feel negativity rising within us or around us through other people, what do we do? How do we deal with it so it doesn’t have negative effects on our life and halt our growth? Listen in as we dive deep into how to deal with negativity!
Question of the day: Are you working to work or working for a purpose? It can be easy to flit through life from job to job, doing work to pay the bills and maintain the lifestyle you choose, but are you truly finding purpose in that position? Do you feel like your work has meaning and value? Although yes, your first job (or even then next 2 or 3) may not be your dream job or everything you hoped and wished for, are you taking steps to find purpose in your career or are you just getting by? The reality is- life is short and we spend so much time in our career. It’s so important to make sure the one you choose gives you a sense of purpose and meaning! Listen in as we go over steps on how to find purpose in your career!
Sometimes stress takes so much of a toll on our minds and bodies that it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Stress doesn’t only impact us, but most of the time will start impacting our relationships, work, and every area of our lives if we aren’t careful. Learning how to manage stress and stressful situations will help us find healthier balances between work and life and lead to healthier and stronger relationships as well- Listen in as we dive into some healthy ways to manage stress!
We’ve all been there… days or weeks of working around the clock with no time for ourselves and we feel like we are on the verge of burning out or breaking down. While every job/career has its busy seasons, it’s important to set and stick to healthy boundaries in every season! In this episode we are going to discuss how to start setting those healthy boundaries… and how to stick to them! Listen in for tips to start taking action today!