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!
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Side Hustle GROWTH
5 Key Lessons from My Side Hustle as a Culinary Guide.
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Side hustles aren’t just about starting a business from scratch! In this episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest lessons I’ve learned from my side hustle as a Culinary Guide—an opportunity that allows me to earn extra income, follow my passion for food, and work on my own terms.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why you don’t have to start your own business to feel successful.
✔️ How I found a sense of community and collaboration as a side hustler.
✔️ The importance of aligning your passions with existing opportunities.
✔️ Why not every passion needs to be turned into a separate hustle.
✔️ How performance-based income can motivate and reward your hard work.
If you're juggling a 9to5 and looking for creative ways to make money on the side, this episode is for you!
📌 Listen now and let’s rethink what side hustling can look like!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:20 Welcome & Episode Overview
02:40 Lesson 1: You Don’t Have to Start Your Own Business to Feel Successful
05:00 Lesson 2: The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship
07:30 Lesson 3: Performance Based Income
09:25 Lesson 4: Aligning Passions with Opportunities
11:30 Lesson 5: Multi-Passionate Doesn’t Mean Multi-Hustles
13:25 Closing Thoughts & Final Takeaways
Click here to find about more about my side hustle - Culinary Adventure Co.
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