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
Finding The Magic in your Zone of Genius, with Shelagh Cummins.
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Have you been struggling to start your business because you aren’t really sure what you should do? You have so many ideas but just don’t know where to direct your energy, you just know that you want it.
If that sounds like you, then this episode is for you.
My guest today is Shelagh Cummins, a Business Coach whose superpower is helping women tap into their Zone of Genius.
That intersection between a need that there is and people are willing to pay money for, and the genius, expertise or skill that you have. When you find that place, that is where your zone of genius lies.
So, how do you tap into this Zone of Genius, or even figure out what it is in the first place?
Shelagh is sharing some of her best secrets to uncovering your Zone of Genius. You’ll learn:
- Why your passion is the most important place to start when choosing what you want to do
- The questions you need to ask yourself when first getting started
- Why you have to let go of things to really tap into your zone of genius and grow your business
- When to just take the leap and make it happen
If you are ready to tap into YOUR genius, hit play to listen and get started.
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Shelagh Cummins is a business coach, growth strategist, and founder of The Road to Seven™. The Road to Seven™ provides coaching, education, and access to capital so that women around the world can build profitable and fulfilling businesses.
Driven by an unwavering belief in the power of women and their impact on society and the economy, The Road provides the tools, the support, and the community needed to achieve your wildest dreams.
Shelagh inspires others to park the excuses and become #womenofaction. She is not afraid to kick out the crutches, make over mindsets, and flatten fears – always with a healthy dose of humour, candour and wit. Through practical strategies, personal stories and real-life insights, Shelagh helps women see the possibilities of their ideas, the power of their leadership, and the potential of their vision – all in a human and relatable way.
Connect with Shelagh:
www.theroadtoseven.com
Instagram: @shelaghcummins & @theroad2seven
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