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
Avoiding Common Mistakes when Starting Your Side Hustle, with Monica Allen.
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Don’t know if quitting your 9to5 is the best next step for your growing business? There are some questions you can ask yourself before deciding, if you’re ready.
It is important to remind yourself that the perfect time does NOT exist, but if the decision feels right, you should make it. Here we have Monica Allen, a serial entrepreneur and co-owner of Allen Profession, to talk about her experience when she was going through this big decision, the mistakes she made and the very valuable lessons learned.
In this episode of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side Hustlers, you'll hear how to:
- The importance of having - and sticking to - a bigger vision for your side hustle.
- What it means to be authentic to yourself and your brand for your Business.
- The biggest lesson you can learn as try to turn your Side hustle into your main gig.
Monica Allen is a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-owner of Allen Professional Graphics Group (APGG) dba Zeus' Closet & stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group. She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success.
Monica majored in Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Georgia and earned her MBA from Georgia State University. After working in Corporate America for 8 years, Monica left her full-time job to pursue her entrepreneurial goals.
Monica also co-authored You’ve Graduated. Now What? 10 Steps to Stand Out and Get Hired in the New Economy. She is also now an international bestselling author as part of the collaboration book, The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less, Be More.
Both books are available on Amazon.
Starting a podcast called Become Your Own Boss, Monica is dedicated to sharing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship while bringing you inspiration, business focused topics & tips, encouragement, and a community that helps you launch, grow and scale your business.
Monica also is a founding board member of a local charter school in Atlanta and served as a board member for over 10 years. She enjoys participating in activities that help shape her communit
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