Side Hustle GROWTH
Heya Heya Heya Friend, Welcome to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast! THE ultimate destination for ambitious women juggling full-time jobs and side hustles, who are READY to turn their passion projects into profitable businesses.
Hosted by Christen N. James (CJ)—a Certified Life Skills Coach, Master Mindset Coach, and Creator of the Shine to FIVE™ Method—this podcast equips you with the tools, Mindset shifts, and strategies to quit the 9to5 and embrace entrepreneurship with CONFIDENCE.
In this Side Hustle podcast, CJ’s mission is simple: help you step into your Power, overcome self-doubt, and design a life where you go from having a boss to BEING THE BOSS.
With years of experience coaching women who dream of freedom and flexibility, CJ has helped hundreds of side hustlers stop “throwing spaghetti at the wall” and instead build businesses that work for them.
Her holistic approach—rooted in Emotions, Mindset, and Strategy—means she’ll meet you where you are while showing you the steps to where you want to go.
With her real talk, compassionate coaching, and signature 3D Exit Strategy™ (DEDICATE, DECIDE, DEPART), CJ gives you the clarity and tools to transform your life.
Here’s what sets THIS Podcast apart:
✨ Real-Life Business Lessons: Learn practical tips to earn extra cash, build systems, and embrace a money mindset.
✨Women-Centered Conversations: Episodes tailored to the challenges women face balancing a full-time job and growing a second income.
✨Holistic Approach: With CJ, it’s not just about the hustle—it’s about your emotions, mindset, and self-care.
✨Diverse Topics: From passive income strategies and simple marketing tips to accountability hacks and time freedom, there’s something for everyone.
✨Inspiring Stories: Hear from CJ’s guests—entrepreneurs and side hustlers who’ve been where you are and found success.
New episodes drop every Thursday, filled with actionable insights and stories to inspire your journey. There's a mix of solo episodes with CJ keeping it real and candid, plus interviews with Side Hustle pros and Small Business owners.
Popular Topics:
- How to build a second income without Burning Out
- Passive income ideas for busy professionals
- Time freedom through better Systems
- Shifting to a Six-Figure Mindset
- Overcoming fear of judgment, failure, or uncertainty.
Listeners rave about CJ’s ✨energy, relatability, and practical advice✨. Whether you’re commuting to work, unwinding after a long day, or brainstorming your next business move, this podcast feels like a motivating chat with your Homegirl and Business Coach all rolled into one!
Expect to feel:
💡 Inspired to take ACTION with practical steps you can implement immediately.
🧘🏽♀️ Grounded with a HOLISTIC approach that prioritizes your well-being.
🔥 Empowered to own your journey and create the life you TRULY want.
Subscribe to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast for weekly episodes packed with tips, strategies, and motivation to help you SHINE and THRIVE.
DON'T DO IT ALONE! Become part of a community of like-minded women who are chasing their dreams and building businesses they love.
👥 Check out the Side HustleHER Club https://www.sidehustleherclub.com to connect with other driven side hustlers, access exclusive resources, and level up together.
For more tools, insights, and to learn more about CJ’s coaching, visit https://www.christennjames.com .
Let’s SHINE and thrive together!
Subscribe now and take the first step toward being YOUR OWN Boss!
Side Hustle GROWTH
The Importance of Trademarking Your Brand, with Cynthia Mason.
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“Just because you have a name and logo out there, that doesn’t mean you own it. You actually have to trademark it in order to own it.”
- Cynthia Mason
Are your business name and logo unprotected right now? While you may have put a lot of work into coming up with the perfect branding for your side biz, you’re leaving it at risk if you haven’t gone through the trademark process. If someone tries to steal your branding and confuse your potential customers, you might be in for an expensive fight!
Even if you’re still at your 9to5 and your business is on the side, you should be taking steps to LEGALLY protect your biz.
That’s why this episode’s guest says that it’s NEVER too early to trademark your name and logo! I’m talking to Cynthia Mason, a Canadian lawyer and Trademark Agent who specializes in helping businesses protect their most valuable business assets — their trademarks.
Tune in to hear exactly why you want to trademark your biz assets right now… and how messy things can get if you’re left unprotected!
We talk about everything, including:
- What does it mean to trademark something — and what you can and should be trademarking in your biz
- How to research trademarked names, whether they’re currently in use or not
- The types of names that you CANNOT trademark in Canada
Highlights:
00:55 Intro
01:21 Meet Cynthia Mason
03:00 What is a trademark?
04:24 When you should trademark
07:20 How to research trademarks
09:29 What can happen if you don’t trademark
14:21 What you can’t trademark
16:51 Canadian government processes
18:31 Intellectual property
20:42 Follow Cynthia
21:31 Markably.ca
23:14 Takeaway
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About Guest: Cynthia Mason is a Canadian lawyer and Trademark Agent who specializes in helping businesses protect their most valuable business assets – their trademarks.
Links:
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