Hannah Smith And Abigail Pierre-louis

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The Homegirl Hustlers#83- How to Turn Influencing Into a Career (with Special Guests Olivia Pascale and Jessica Martin of Whiskey and Water)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...2023-03-0134 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#82- How Your Personality Affects Your Decision Making, Career, and Ultimately Your LifeGetting 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!2023-02-2235 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#81- Self Evolution While Developing Your Passion (with special guest Miss Rwanda, episode recorded in Africa)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!2023-02-1533 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#80- Discipline VS Motivation: Which One Do You Need to Be Successful?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...2023-02-0826 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#79 - 5 Biggest Company Failures… and what we can learn from themNone 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!2023-02-0135 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#78- Early Bird VS Night Owl, Which Is Better?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? Doe...2023-01-2532 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#77- How to Work Multiple Jobs in a Digital EraWe 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 ge...2023-01-1826 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#76- How to Get Your Creativity Back When It Feels LostWe 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!2023-01-1128 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#75- 7 Ways to Build Self ConfidenceWe 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!2022-12-2831 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#74- How to Start Working Towards Your Goals (and keep the momentum going)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!2022-12-2129 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#73- 5 Tips for Better Work/Life BalanceIn 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!2022-12-1430 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#72- 5 Things Getting in the Way of Your Success Right NowWe 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!2022-12-0727 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#71- Fake it Till You Make it: Good Advice or Recipe for Failure?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...2022-12-0129 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#70- Why You Need a Personal BrandHey 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 yo...2022-11-2331 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#69- How to Get Out of Your Own WayWe’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...2022-11-1631 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#68- 5 Lessons Learned from Successful EntrepreneursWhen 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!2022-11-0935 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#67- How to Deal with Negativity in Your LifeWhether 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!2022-11-0225 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#66- How to Find Purpose in Your CareerQuestion 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...2022-10-2630 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#65- How to Manage Stressful SituationsSometimes 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!2022-10-1933 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#64- 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work (& Stick to Them!)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!2022-10-1230 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#63- How to Deal with Outgrowing Relationships + Friendships (without leaving animosity)It’s natural as we move on through life to outgrow different relationships and friendships. If you are a person that is changing their lifestyle + actions to become a better version of themselves, then you may especially find that you feel isolated at times and that you may be outgrowing your friends. This also can happen when you get married, have a family, or make a big change to your lifestyle. You’ll find that deeper friendships will last through the transitions of life, while others fall to the wayside. How do we deal with friends or relationships that we o...2022-10-0529 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#62- It’s Never too Late to Start Over… How to Successfully Transition into a Brand New Career (With Special Guest Jon Childers, Owner of The Cycle Station)Sometimes we feel like we’re stuck in the first career that we chose for ourselves… even though we may know that we are not happy or fulfilled doing it. We don’t want to make the change because we’re afraid… afraid switching careers later in the game can lead to uncertainty, potential failure, temporary financial instability, etc. When it comes to our careers, something we spend SO much of our life, time, and energy on, we want to make sure it’s something that is fulfilling and something right for us as individuals. Listen is as our special gues...2022-09-2831 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#61- How to Stop Caring About What Others Think of YouIn order to live as the most authentic and honest versions of ourselves, we have to learn to not let other people’s opinions affect our lives. We have to release the need to be liked and accepted, and do what is most authentic to us and our values/beliefs. In this episode, we will go over actionable steps on how to start letting go of the need to be liked/accepted by others and caring about their opinions- and start living as the most authentic versions of ourselves!2022-09-2137 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#60- 5 Ways to Become Successful (from Inspiring Leaders)We all talk about wanting to be successful… but what does success look like to us? Where do we start? While there isn’t a play-by-play book on how to be successful in life, we can take lessons from inspiring leaders and apply as we see fit! In this episode we will be going over some simple ways you can work to be more successful right now!2022-09-1435 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#59- How to Take More Personal Responsibility (and Stop Blaming Others)When things go wrong (which we all know they definitely do), our typical response as humans is to cast blame. We blame our situation, someone else, or anything else besides ourselves. This doesn’t just happen at work, this happens in relationships and all aspects of our lives. Becoming the best version of yourself and working to reach your goals in life require taking responsibility for your thoughts/feelings/actions instead of blaming everything/everyone else. In this episode we talk about how to take control of your life by taking responsibility. Listen in and get ready to take st...2022-09-0736 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#58- When to Take the Leap of Faith and Hustle Full-TimeWe all have our own hustles, whether it's starting a business or working for someone one else while chasing our passion. Some of us do both with the aspirations of working for ourselves one day.. But as we build our own, we wonder: when does our side gig become our full time gig? It is hard to let go of stability + comfortability to be 100% self-reliant as entrepreneurship is so often defined by constant leaps of faith. Join us as we uncover the realities of that journey and what it could look like for our Homegirl Hustlers!2022-08-3137 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#57- How to Overcome Obstacles and Adversity to Reach Great Success (With Special Guest Nicole Podraza, Owner of Thunder Elite Cheerleading, Gymnastics, and Dance)We all have dreams and want to make them happen… but what happens when we face obstacles that seem impossible to overcome? What happens when the odds are stacked against us? Nicole Podraza, Owner of Thunder Elite Cheerleading, Gymnastics, and Dance, started Thunder Elite by working to overcome obstacles and pushing through all the challenges she had to face. In this episode, Nicole is going to share her journey with us as we dive deep into what it looks like to overcome obstacles and challenges to make dreams become reality.2022-08-2438 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#56- 5 Habits that are Holding You Back from SuccessEver wonder what’s holding you back from reaching the success you have been working towards? Well, there are some pretty common habits that will definitely stall you reaching your goals… and to our fellow Homegirl Hustlers- You need to RUN.. and RUN FAR away from these habits! Some of them may seem obvious, but there are also some that you may find yourself falling into pretty easily without knowing how harmful they are! Listen in as we go through these habits and ways to combat them.2022-08-1732 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#55- How to Live a Happier, More Fulfilled Life Pt. 2This topic was so good... we needed a part 2! Sometimes in life there are points where we feel like we aren’t consistently happy or fulfilled whether that be in our personal lives, professional lives, or in general. There are other times where we have felt fulfilled in the past but have hit a “lull”, low spot, or feel stuck. Or, maybe it’s that you’re content, but know there’s more to life than where you’re at currently. No matter which of these scenarios you relate the most to, this episode is honestly needed for all of us...2022-08-1027 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#54- How to Live a Happier, More Fulfilled Life: Part 1Sometimes in life there are points where we feel like we aren’t consistently happy or fulfilled whether that be in our personal lives, professional lives, or in general. There are other times where we have felt fulfilled in the past but have hit a “lull”, low spot, or feel stuck. Or, maybe it’s that you’re content, but know there’s more to life than where you’re at currently. No matter which of these scenarios you relate the most to, this episode is honestly needed for all of us! Your Homegirl Hustlers are going to dive deep into how...2022-08-0330 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#53- How To Stay Grounded in the Midst of SuccessWhen experiencing periods of success, many entrepreneurs can get into a one track mind and forget some of the things that got them there in the first place. We've all heard about the many stories of when people get to the top and from the outside looking in they have it all, yet they are lonely and unfulfilled still. You don’t want to look back and have regrets of missing out on the important things, moments, and people in your life. This episode will be about keeping ourselves grounded and humble as we are achieving the goals that we...2022-07-2731 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#52- The Non-Glamorous Life of an Entrepreneur (with Special Guest Jon Childers, Owner of The Cycle Station)The life of an entrepreneur may seem glamorous at a glance. They get to be their own boss, control their own schedule, prioritize whatever they decide, the list goes on… What you don’t see are the challengers, obstacles and hurdles they face, loneliness, anxiety, sleepless nights, and more that they have to work through in order to reach goals and move forwards towards success. In this episode we get real with our special guest Jon, owner of The Cycle Station, a successful cycle studio in College Station Texas, about the non-glamourous things that entrepreneurs don’t love talking about…...2022-07-2040 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#51- How to Become More Comfortable Accepting Risk and SacrificeAt times we reach a point where our hustles expand at unexpected rates, making our side hustles feel more like main hustles. This is always an exciting time for any entrepreneur or freelancer, but it may take some risk and sacrifice to continue to grow from these points, or to even get to these points! We see so often that people have to prioritize various aspects of life ahead of their businesses and cannot continue to grow at the pace they see fit. We also see many that see the potential and dive into their hustles by sacrificing things...2022-07-1331 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#50- How To Take Control of Your Money and Your Life (With Special Guest Sarah Wilson AKA Budget Girl)Sarah has created and ran her successful brand, ‘Budget Girl’, which is a popular Youtube channel (96.1k subscribers) + Instagram (55.6k followers). Sarah is a 31-year-old young professional who paid off $33,000 of student loan debt in 3 years on just $26k and documented the many ups and downs of it all through her weekly vlogs. Budget Girl helps people reach their financial goals by providing tips on paying off debt, saving money, and making money. She helps people take control of their money and take control of their lives. She has been featured on CNBC, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more! Looking for...2022-07-0654 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#49- Q&A With Your Homegirl HustlersWe asked our Homegirl Hustler community to write in questions you wanted answered, and we answered them! In this episode we dig deep into the details and get down to answering questions we haven't talked about before... all asked by YOU! This is definitely one you won't want to miss listening to!2022-06-2941 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#48- How to Successfully Pursue Multiple Passions at OncePOV: You’re working a full time job, while also pursuing a blogging career, avidly creating content on TikTok, and have a desire to start a lifestyle YouTube channel… however there are only so many hours in a day. Many of us Homegirl Hustlers have multiple passions/interests/career focuses, but we don’t know how to successfully take them on. When we do take everything on at once, how do we avoid burning out? Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to walk you through how to successfully pursue multiple passions at once!2022-06-2241 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#47- How to Balance a Full-Time Job and Two Side Hustles (With Special Guest Guest Brittney Wade, owner of Blush Rose Bakery + Seams Too Perfect)Can you imagine balancing a full time job and 2 side businesses at once? Our Homegirl Hustler Brittney is a full time teacher, has her own bakery, and her own Etsy shop with gorgeous custom designed gifts- she does it all! Brittney is here to tell us about how she took her passions and turned them into successful side businesses, all while working full time! We are going to dive deep into what it looks like to manage multiple businesses (the highlights and the not-so-fun moments), as well as what keeps her motivated and inspired! This is one you won't...2022-06-1535 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#46- How to Prioritize Health and Wellness While Living a Busy LifestyleThe hustle culture that we are living and breathing every day sometimes causes us to forget about the one thing that we can't live without: self-care. Many forms of self care boost our overall productivity, allowing us to work more efficiently and feeling more fulfilled, while achieving the same end result. Whether we like to admit it or not, we sometimes get into the black hole of working so hard and forget our basic needs like eating, drinking water, working out, and even socializing- all in the name of hustling. We deserve time and space for rest. Your Homegirl...2022-06-0836 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#45- How To Become More Influential At Work (Or Anywhere!)Whether we know it or not, we all want to have influence. Maybe we want to influence our team/colleagues to align with a vision we have for a project at work, influence our friends to take a memorable trip across the country with us, influence our boss to trust us with more responsibility at work, or influence our family on where to eat dinner. All great leaders have powerful influence, especially when it comes to helping others come together and align with their vision. Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to help you take actionable steps to become more i...2022-06-0143 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#44- How To Overcome The Challenges Of Growing Your Business/Side HustleStarting your own business/side hustle is challenging in itself, but scaling it is a whole other beast. It’s exciting, but the obstacles that we run into can seem so big and debilitating that it can stall or impede on how quickly/efficiently we are able to grow. There’s challenges like hiring the right people, building + scaling your systems/processes, staying competitive, keeping up and adapting with technology, and so much more! The Homegirl Hustlers are here to help walk you through some of those challenges!2022-05-2527 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#43- How To Stop Taking Things PersonallyNo one likes hearing critiques about themselves, whether it’s a personality trait, a habit, the work that we produce, a design we did for a project, (the list can go on forever). We tend to take criticism personally, which then leads potentially to us shutting down, an argument, or other negative results. What if you were able to separate your emotions from the situation and look at it as a whole, where you can see criticism as a way to push yourself for growth? The Homegirl Hustlers are here to talk about how you can take steps to sto...2022-05-1829 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#42- 3 Tips To Instantly Improve Your LifeEven though we are all hustling and trying to get after it every day, it’s still important to have some best practices that you can implement throughout your day-to-day life. Your Homegirl Hustlers are here to give you 3 tips to instantly improve your life! Listen in and get ready to level it up!2022-05-1129 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#41- How To Transition From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth MindsetWhen challenges arise in everyday life, there are different ways we may approach these challenges based on our mindset. We’ve realized that some people have fixed mindsets, while others have growth mindsets..aka some are ready to crush obstacles, while others are crushed by them. This leads to challenges and obstacles no longer being exciting, but rather becoming stressful and draining. This episode, we will talk about our transformations from fixed to growth mindsets, how it’s helped us through our daily lives, and how you guys can implement some of these best practices. 2022-05-0446 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#40- Top Time Management Tips To Boost Your ProductivityIt’s no secret that in order to be a Homegirl Hustler you have to balance a lot of tasks/responsibilities at once. Yes, it can seem like a never ending balancing act at times, but we are here to give you tips + tricks on how to manage your time, organize your tasks, and use hacks to help you work smarter not harder. It’s time to boost your productivity and save yourself some time!2022-04-2738 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#39- How To Live In The Moment And Not Worry About The FutureWorrying and stressing about finances, work, the future, and honestly any aspect of life can be debilitating. Worry and stress can affect your basic life necessities like eating and sleeping habits, as well as your relationships. If we don’t take action on bringing our stress levels down, they can take over our life and prevent us from being the Homegirl Hustlers we know we are. Today’s episode will go over how to take action now to reduce stress and stop worrying about everything in your life!2022-04-2034 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#38- How To Build A Life You Don’t Need A Vacation FromMost people assume nowadays that the way life works is you go to school, graduate from school, and then get a job, and the first job after school you get, you hate. You eventually either work your way up in that company, live only for the weekends, and if you're lucky, eventually leave that job and get a different job you enjoy. What if instead you lived a life where you looked forward not just for the weekends, but for every day, including Monday? Some may say it's impossible, but your Homegirl Hustlers are here to tell you that...2022-04-1344 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#37- How To Eliminate Drama In Your Life And Move Like A BossIn order to move like a boss, a hustler has to block out the noise and not let drama, gossip, negativity, or haters slow us down. We only have so much energy to give, and that energy needs to be spent grinding, growing, and with our loved ones. Everything else is simply a distraction. To become the best women bosses we can, we’ve learned that keeping drama out of our lives isn’t a preference but a must, as it can slow our progress to a halt. It’s become crucial to learn how to squash drama before it lea...2022-04-0644 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#36- 6 Things People Don’t Tell You About Being A Female HustlerEveryone seems to be wanting to be a boss babe, girl boss- a Homegirl Hustler. But what we don’t talk about are the unique experiences that us women have to come together and overcome. Women have different advantages and disadvantages in various spaces, but society isn’t always aligned with this boss mentality. These aren’t things that we allow to define us, or slow us down, but if you haven’t seen these yet- let your Homegirl Hustlers tell you some things that you may deal with, and how to overcome them if they ever seem to be an ob...2022-03-3041 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#35- Using Patience To Increase Your Capacity For SuccessThe issue with businesses nowadays is that we expect overnight results. We expect things to happen overnight, and that's just not how it works. What if I told you that our patience expanded our capability to make it over humps that have now increased our capacity to success? It’s hard to choose between patience and perseverance in the moment, but your Homegirls are going to show you how to implement patience to strengthen the longevity of your success and expand your capacity for success.2022-03-2339 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#34- How To Get The Most Out Of LifeInstead of letting days pass us by by watching tv shows, complaining about different aspects in life, or laying in bed dreading to get up in the morning… what if we lived life with a sense of urgency and meaning? What if we woke up each morning and instead of living an average life we were excited to see what each day brings, eager to learn and help others around us grow, and make the most out of life? We know, it’s easier said than done, and life can be hard! The Homegirl Hustlers as here to talk abou...2022-03-0933 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#33- How To Take Failure PositivelyWe’ve all been there. Ever worked on a project that didn’t go as planned? Interviewed for your dream job only to not get a call back? Been laid off from a job? Worked hard at a side hustle only for life to get in the way of your plans? Or maybe that genius business idea you had didn’t go the way you thought it would.. There are so many things in life that don’t go the way we planned and can make us feel like we failed… But what if we thought of failure as a chance fo...2022-03-0242 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#32- How To Use Social Media Marketing To Get Business BoomingLet's be real... Social media marketing can be complicated.. especially when you are trying to boost online sales with your business, bring awareness to your brand, and develop a loyal following. There are posts, static or video, reels, stories, hashtags, highlights, and what are carousels again? And that's just Instagram. Beaded Blondes is Aggie-owned by sisters, Lauren, Lexi, and their mom Lisa. The vision for the dainty gold rings started after making some as an affordable way to accent their Aggie Rings. Now they have released other collections featuring necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, and been featured at boutiques, seen...2022-02-2346 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#31- How To Stop Feeling Threatened By Other Women’s SuccessWe’ve all been there.. Critiquing other women’s bodies, habits, work, lifestyle, clothing choice, personalities, the list can go on forever. This cycle of judging other women, feeling the need to critique other women, and feeling threatened by their success needs to end. How? It starts here with us. It starts by acknowledging and taking steps to overcome it, so we can live lives that support each other, foster healthy relationships with each other, and push each other towards growth. Hannah and Abby go over how we as Homegirl Hustlers can take steps toward the right direction and stop...2022-02-1642 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#30- How To Find The Right Career Path For YouWhether you are in college trying to figure it out, out of college and in a career path you know is not for you, or at any point in life trying to make a career shift, finding the RIGHT one for you is the hardest part. We want to find a career where we feel fulfilled, passionate, excited, and eager to work and give our best. The Homegirl Hustlers know from experience how challenging this can be, but once you find the right one for you find a sense of meaning and purpose that makes everything worthwhile. Hannah and...2022-02-0943 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#29- Overcoming Negative Self TalkWe all know that negative self talk leads to one’s overall demise… lol but seriously… negative self talk can lead to projecting negativity on your relationships, declined self-worth, poor work performance, depression, and more! Even if you think you may have mastered this, we all struggle with doubting ourselves speaking negatively to ourselves in our head. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers are going to talk about some steps on how to overcome negative self talk!2022-02-0239 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#28- 5 Ways To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Successful BusinessPOV: You found what you’re passionate about and have been working on bringing it to life. You have been grinding away at your side hustle while working to make ends meet and you are ready to plan to make the plunge… and go all in! But how do you know if you’re ready? What should you be thinking about and preparing to make it happen and make it a reality? Your Homegirl Hustlers know from experience… taking their passion for marketing and turning it into a successful marketing company in just 1 year. In this episode, they will go over...2022-01-2644 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#27- How To Stop Procrastinating And Stay ProductiveProductivity is one of the best feelings for any hustler. Productive times lead us to greater futures- faster. With all of the distractions we have around us and how easy it seems to procrastinate, we realized how important it is to get locked in so that you can put your all into your grind. Without continuous productivity, we miss deadlines, miss opportunities, and sometimes even leave a bad impression when working with others. Stick around for some productivity tips that Hannah and Abby swear to when it comes time to get things done.2022-01-1938 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#26- How To Manifest This YearManifestation is a method that many hustlers use to continuously bring their visions to fruition. Manifestation is essentially a way of thinking that is intended to bring about a personal goal, primarily by focusing one’s thoughts upon the desired outcome. Getting your mind right and speaking life into your aspirations are key to unlocking the business you desire in no time! Your dream business/hustle of course will still require hard work and persistence, but with a shift in mindset, that hard work and persistence will go a lot further. Hannah + Abby, your Homegirl Hustlers, are here to gu...2022-01-1236 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#25- 5 Tips To Avoid Anxiety Going Into The New YearANXIETY is something that can get in the way of you growing in your career and personal life. It can cause you to get in your head and be your own worst enemy. Anxiety can drive you to take action out of fear + doubt, it can also lead to inaction and neglect of responsibilities. We could go on about how anxiety affects us in different ways- we just know it is something that we can work on coping + dealing with. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers go over 5 tips to deal with anxiety in your career!2022-01-0526 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#24- Strategies To Help You Grow In Your Career As A WomanIt’s no secret that advancing in your career as a woman is challenging. Whether it’s biased labels, cohorts who view us as threatening, sexism, inappropriate behavior, etc we have all most likely faced challenges that we face + work to overcome. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers go over strategies to help you work to advance your career, beat the odds, and overcome these challenges.2021-12-2933 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#23- 5 Ways Successful People Push Through AdversityWhether it is in your career or in your life- we all have faced adversity. The hard, challenging times we go through like when our team at work had an unexpected bump in the road that set us back, or when your side business that you started ended up failing, or when COVID hit and you lost your job, or your promotion got pushed back. We can go on and on, but what do you do when adversity hits? In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers go over the top 5 ways successful people push through adversity… and get to the ot...2021-12-2235 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#22- How To Stop Being A People PleaserDo you feel like you care way too much about what other people think of you… so much that what you do/say will depend on who you’re with at that moment? Do you catch yourself caring way too much about what others think about you? Do you get your validation from other people’s opinions? If so, you’re probably struggling with people pleasing… and you aren’t alone. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers are going to dive into people pleasing and talk about ways to identify it and overcome it. This is a good one Homegirl Hon 2021-12-1537 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#21- Imposter Syndrome: What It Is & How To Overcome ItEver feel like you don’t actually belong in the position you’re in? Feel like a fraud or you’re fooling everyone around you? Or maybe you feel like most of the time you don’t know what you’re doing and you second guess yourself a lot. The Homegirl Hustlers have been there and dealt with that. In this episode, we are going to go over imposter syndrome, what is it, and how to take steps to overcome it.2021-12-0833 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#20- Establishing Credibility As An EntrepreneurCredibility is a factor that can make or break an entrepreneur. The way we move on a daily basis creates a reputation in the circles we are involved in. Having little to no credibility can close doors for us before we even get a word in, but having a reputation of someone who gets things done, stays true to their word, and has a history of success will advance you in ways you may not even have imagined. Throughout this episode, we will discuss the importance of credibility and how to build yours to help you advance throughout your...2021-12-0136 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#19- Leveling Up Your Mindset For SuccessHave you ever been stuck in a rut? Or maybe everything is going fine in life, but you want better for yourself, to reach a new level of success and happiness. This episode is for you! We Homegirl Hustlers believe success and happiness is all about MINDSET. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers are going to go through the steps on how to level up your mindset for success!2021-11-2444 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#18- The Top 10 Habits Of Successful PeopleEver wonder what habits successful people implement in their lives and why they help them be successful? The Homegirl Hustlers go over what each of these habits are, how you can start implementing them to your lifestyle, and how Hannah and Abby have been applying these habits in their own lives and experiences. Grab a pen & paper, this is an episode for note taking!2021-11-1748 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#17- Starting A Small Business (With Special Guest Jonathan Childers, Owner of The Cycle Station)Ever thought about starting your own small business? Or maybe you’re in the process of starting one right now, so you know how challenging it is! Jon Childers, owner of The Cycle Station in College Station, Texas, started his small business, his inclusive cycle experience, within the past year. Jon wasn’t always a high-spirited entrepreneur- he has a story of his own of how he got to where he is today. A few years ago Jon hit rock bottom and spent time in jail. He shares his story of how his life did a 180 from then till now...2021-11-1048 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#16- How To Interview For Your Dream Job (With Special Guest Donna McClure)The interviewing process is challenging, to say the least... Especially when you are interviewing for a job + company you love! Donna McClure, our special guest and Texas A&M University Career Center legend, is going to let you know all the best ways to prep for the interview for the job of your dreams! The Homegirl Hustlers go over this and much more to help guide our community through the challenging interview process.2021-11-0337 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#15- How To Build A Personal BrandThis episode is the ultimate guide on how to build a personal brand. Whether you think you need one or not, everyone has a personal brand. It is everything that comes to mind when someone thinks about you, your work, you personality, and your reputation. It is so important that your personal brand represents your career aspirations in life, as well as your values. The Homegirl Hustlers are here to guide you on how to start, or continue, building and optimizing your own! Grab a pen and paper, this is an episode you’ll want to take notes on!2021-10-2750 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#14- Networking: Your Network Is Your Net WorthNetworking is an essential part of anyone’s hustle. As we find ways to collaborate with and add value to those around us, the people we meet become key pieces of our growth. Whether you make a new friend, mentor, business partner, or role model, putting yourself out there can make or break your growth in any aspect of life. Don’t get carried away- we have to do this with intentionality, but this can’t be missed. Hannah and Abby go over networking tips and how to make the most of it!2021-10-2041 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#13- How To Avoid / Recover From Burnout (even with a job you love)There are times in everyone’s lives where we feel completely overwhelmed with either work, personal life, or the combination of both. When burnout is not acknowledged, we will over extend and over work ourselves to a point of physical and emotional exhaustion. This can trickle down into the lives of our families and friends as well, as we will project ourselves onto them. In this episode, the Homegirl Hustlers share about how to identify burnout, how to recover from burnout, and how to prevent it from happening again.2021-10-1348 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#12- Overcoming The Lies/Pressure Of Societal NormsWhether it is from strangers, family, friends, media, and influences around us, we all face lies/norms/pressure in our life that keeps us from getting out of our comfort zone and growing to be the best version of ourselves. How do we take the steps to overcome them and reach success? The Homegirl Hustlers are here to help guide you on how to identify and overcome these pressures to achieve your dreams.2021-10-0646 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#11- Blocking Out The Noise To Reach SuccessNoise can disguise itself in a number of ways in our lives. Whether it's haters, distractions, or even our own minds, we need to define what that noise is and adjust accordingly to stay focused and reach our goals. The Homegirl Hustlers go over defining what "noise" can be in life, and the steps to block it out to stay on track for success!2021-09-2938 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#10- How To Turn Negative Thoughts Into Positive OnesEver woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Ever started your day off on a negative note? In this episode your Homegirl Hustlers are going to be going over how to turn your bad day into a good one, how to take negative thoughts and turn them into positive ones, and how to keep the positivity going!2021-09-2242 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#9- How To Build Self ConfidenceSelf Confidence is something that will fluctuate all throughout our lives! What do we do when we find ourselves lacking something so important? Hannah and Abby are going to be going over things to STOP doing as well as things TO do to build self confidence! Grab a piece of paper and a pen because this is a NOTEWORTHY episode! Let's get that self confidence up together!2021-09-1552 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#8- How To Set Personal + Professional BoundariesOn this weeks episode Hannah + Abby talk all about how to set personal + professional boundaries! Setting boundaries is a tough thing to do... how do you know when you need to set them? How do you go about setting them especially in a professional setting? What do you do when someone crosses the boundaries you set? What do you do if you can tell that your stress/anxiety levels are getting out of control? The Homegirl Hustlers go into this in detail to give you all the advice on how to set and stick to healthy boundaries!2021-09-0140 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#7- Turning Your Dreams Into Reality: How to Know When to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a BusinessHow do you know what time is the right time to turn your side hustle into a business? In this episode Hannah and Abby go over the things you should be checking off your list before turning your side hustle into a business. The Homegirl Hustlers talk about the steps they took to turn their side hustle into a business and what that looked like during COVID! This is a MUST LISTEN especially if you have a passion that you want to eventually turn into a business!2021-08-2536 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#6- How To Set Effective GoalsIn this episode Hannah + Abby go over all the steps it takes to set effective goals! Goal setting can seem overwhelming at times, and this episode gives you all the tips and tricks on how to make goal setting simple and doable! We have all heard about setting "SMART" goals, however Hannah + Abby take it a step further and show you what it looks like to apply their goal setting tips + tricks to their life.2021-08-1828 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#5- How To Achieve A Work-Life BalanceWork-life balance can be a challenge... to say the least. As women who are working towards a career, own our own businesses, pursue different passions, and have families/friends/partners maybe even kids, it seems impossible to manage it all. In this episode Hannah and Abby discuss things to do and things to avoid when it comes to achieving a healthy work-life balance. Bring a notebook for this one!2021-08-1142 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#4- How To Build Self Discipline + Will Power (With Special Guest 2020 Olympian Tyra Gittens)We are so excited to have a special guest, Tyra Gittens, 2020 Olympic finalist, joining us on this episode on how to build self discipline and will power! Tyra opens up on what it was like growing up and the sacrifices she made that were necessary for her to get to where she is today. She also shares her story of what it was like being 1 of 7 children, coming to America with her parents when she was young, growing up in Nashville, her journey to TAMU, college life, and now her road to the Olympics! This is an episode you...2021-08-0544 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#3- Overcoming Self DoubtIn this episode, Hannah and Abby walk you through steps on how to start combating self doubt. From negative self talk to a negative circle of people you surround with, lots of things can lead to self doubt, which blocks your growth and confidence. Hannah and Abby talk about how to set a foundation to fight against it and grow in confidence to become the best version of yourself.2021-07-2838 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#2- How To Define Your Passion/NicheIn their first ever episode, Hannah and Abby discuss how to define your passion/niche if you are stuck or can't decide which passion to go after. If you have already defined your passion/niche, this episode is still for you! Hannah and Abby explain how to start sharing that passion/niche with the world.2021-07-2838 min

The Homegirl Hustlers#1- Welcome To The Homegirl HustlersListen to our first episode to learn about this movement and how you can be a part of our community! Podcast hosted by Hannah Smith and Abigail Pierre-louis, entrepreneurs, co-founders of Boost Your Brand Marketing, and best friends since third grade.2021-07-2415 min

i want what SHE has#170 Mary Haddad and Ann Pierre-Louis "All Black Lives Matter"Mary Haddad is an artist and student who took an idea she had about how to respond to the repeated destruction of a Black Lives Matter sign and turned that idea into a transformational, collaborative, creative experience for students of both the Oakwood Friends School, where the sign had been destroyed, and Spackenkill community which she's a part of. The result of her efforts is a beautiful mural commemorating the lives of just a few who have been killed by police in the past several years.Also joining in our conversation is student clerk of the Oakwood...2021-05-031h 45

One and DoneCo-Founder's Hannah Smith & Abigail Pierre-Louis - Boost Your Brand MarketingIn this week's episode, I interview Hannah and Abigail from Boost Your Brand Marketing. They co-founded Boost Your Brand a little over a year ago with a passion for bringing visions to life for all of their customers. We discuss the difficulties associated with being an entrepreneur at such a young age, the benefits of being your own boss, and the ever-changing nature of marketing in a digital age. 2021-04-2844 min