This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY.
From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.
In this episode she shares:
- How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
- The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel
- How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt
Highlights Include:
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:36 Breaking into the book industry
- 08:20 Streams of steady income
- 13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast
- 24:08 Traveling the world
- 27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing
- 36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 484 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
- Demetria’s Website: https://www.demetriallucas.com/
- Demetria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetriallucas
- Demetria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demetriallucas
- Ratchet and Respectable Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ratchet-respectable/id1449001372
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/
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