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Hustle with Heels Podcast
Hustle with Heels Podcast is your go-to resource for ambitious corporate professionals ready to create wealth beyond their 9-5 and take control of their careers. Hosted by Cindy Excell, a corporate professional, Side Hustle Business Coach, NLP Practitioner, wife, and mom of two, this podcast is all about helping you build a profitable side hustle while balancing a demanding corporate career.
Whether you're looking to start a side online coaching business, diversify your income streams, or take the leap into entrepreneurship, each episode is packed with actionable tips, strategies, and inspiring stories that guide you on your journey.
Learn how to turn your skills, experience, strength and passions into a thriving online business, all while maintaining your corporate career and personal life.
If you’re a high-achieving woman seeking financial freedom, business success, and a life on your terms, Hustle with Heels Podcast is here to support your journey.
Subscribe now and start building the career and side hustle you deserve!
Episodes
27 episodes
Ep 26. What It Really Takes to Build a $5K/Month Coaching Business Without Quitting Your 9 to 5
You don’t need to quit your job to build a real business.You just need to start with the right focus.In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually looks like to build a $5K/month coaching business while working full-tim...
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Ep25. Why Your Corporate Job Is Not Your Wealth Plan
She got the promotion.But she missed her daughter’s Easter Hat Parade.And the question that kept coming up was: at what cost?That moment hit me hard. Because I’ve been there too.I missed one of the biggest d...
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Ep24. Don’t Build a Coaching Business Until You Get Clear on This
If you’ve been dreaming of starting your coaching business but feel stuck on what to offer or how to even begin, this episode will help you get out of your head and into action.Because the truth is, you don’t need a perfect br...
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19:30
Ep23. How to Build a Side Hustle When You Feel Like You Have No Time
You’re working full-time, juggling meetings, kids, home life… and wondering how on earth you’d ever have time to build a side hustle.I get it, I’ve been there too. That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing the exact 5-step frame...
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24:15
Ep22. The Three Biggest Mistakes That Keep Your Side Hustle Stuck
Starting a side hustle is exciting, but certain mistakes can slow you down before you even gain momentum. I know because I made them too.In this episode, we’re breaking down the three biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make. L...
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19:23
Ep 21. The Future of Side Hustles in 2025: 4 Trends You Need to Know
Are you a corporate professional looking to create financial security beyond your 9-5?By 2025, nearly 50% of the workforce will have a side hustle or passion project generating extra income. The way we work is changing fast, and waiting ...
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15:13
Ep 20. Service-Based Business or Digital Product - How to Pick the Right Business Model for Your Side Hustle?
You’re sitting on a goldmine of knowledge, experience, and skills… but how do you turn it into a profitable business?Do you start coaching, consulting, or freelancing?Or should you go all-in on a digital product—an online ...
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22:09
Ep19. The Truth About Side Hustles: It’s Not Just About Leaving 9-to-5
We’ve all seen the social media messages: “Escape the rat race!” “Quit your soul-sucking job and be your own boss!” But what if you actually like your job? Or maybe you are not in a position to give up your current career yet....
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19:15
Ep18. The Truth About Job Security & Why You Need Multiple Income Streams
Relying solely on your 9 to 5 salary may feel stable and secure, but in reality, it’s a risky investment. If your paycheck is your only source of income, you’re putting your financial security in someone else’s hands.In this epi...
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Ep17. Protect Your Energy: The Key to Thriving in Your Side Hustle and 9-to-5
Balancing a demanding corporate job with a side hustle can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. Protecting your energy isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the secret to avoiding burnout and showing up as the best version of you f...
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Ep16. How a Side Hustle Can Be the Game Changer for Your Career
What would you do if you walked into work tomorrow and your role no longer existed?This was the reality I faced in 2018 when a sudden redundancy completely shifted the trajectory of my career.That moment taught me a lesson that ...
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Ep15. Shift Your Mindset from an Employee to an Entrepreneur
Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur requires more than just a business idea - it’s about transforming the way you think and step in and act as the CEO of your business.In this episode, we’re talking about the mindset shift tha...
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Ep14. How to Set Yourself Up for Success to Launch Your Side Hustle in 2025
It’s January, and we’re all feeling that “new year, new me” energy, right?This is the perfect time to channel that momentum into making real moves for your side hustle dreams.Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea of a...
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13:56
Ep13. Stop Playing Small, Make 2025 Your Year to Build the Business You Desire
Welcome to 2025!This is your year to stop playing small and finally take that step toward building the online business you've been dreaming about.In this first episode of the year, I'm sharing the mindset shifts that wil...
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17:21
Ep12. Reflecting on 2024: Lessons, Growth, and the Power of Pivoting
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what this year has meant for me, both personally and professionally.From pivoting my business to focus on side hustle coaching to navigating unexpected challenges in my corpora...
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20:18
Ep11. Is Your Business Idea Worth Pursuing? Here’s How to Know
Have you ever poured your heart into creating something, only to be met with crickets? I’ve been there.In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I learned from launching my first freebie without validating if my audience even wanted it.<...
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12:59
Ep10. Facing Your Fears: Overcoming What’s Holding You Back From Your Side Hustle
Fear—it’s the one thing that holds so many of us back from pursuing our dreams.Whether it’s the fear of failure, judgment, or feeling like you’re not good enough, these thoughts can be loud, persistent, and oh-so-convincing....
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23:48
Ep9. Why Online Coaching is the Perfect Start to Your Side Hustle Dream
Can online coaching really be the best way to start a side hustle?Starting a side hustle can feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from. But what if you already have everything you need to begin?In this episod...
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14:25
Ep8. Why Starting a Side Hustle Will Supercharge Your Corporate Performance
Have you ever wondered if starting a side hustle could negatively impact your corporate job? For me, the opposite happened.Building my business alongside my 9-to-5 has taught me skills and lessons that completely transformed how I s...
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16:08
Ep.7 5 Game-Changing Habits for Side Hustlers with Full-Time Jobs
Balancing a demanding corporate job with a side hustle isn’t easy, but there are habits that make it possible—and rewarding.This week, I’m sharing the five essential habits that transformed how I approach my side hustle while staying fo...
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Ep6. How to Start a Side Hustle Without Jeopardizing Your Corporate Career
What if building wealth and financial security could start right alongside your 9-to-5?In today’s episode, I’m tackling one of the most critical questions for corporate professionals with side hustle dreams: how to build a side busi...
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15:50
Ep5. Rethinking Wealth: Building Financial Future Beyond Your 9-5
Most of us think of wealth as something to save, but here’s a mindset shift: wealth is something you create.In this episode, I’m breaking down a new approach to building wealth that goes beyond traditional saving and investing metho...
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11:27
Ep4. How to Find a Profitable Side Hustle Idea That Aligns with Your Passion and Goals
Thinking about starting a side hustle but not sure where to begin? Choosing the right idea that is profitable is the first big step!In this episode, I’m sharing the strategies I use to help you find a profitable side hustle that ali...
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16:14
Ep3. 3 Mindset Shifts You Need to Get Your Side Hustle Off the Ground
Have you ever felt like you have all the strategies, but something is still holding you back from really getting your side hustle off the ground? You’re not alone.One of the most important factors for success in your side business isn’t...
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15:17
Ep2. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Side Hustle
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what it really takes to start a side hustle while working full-time. I’ll share 5 key things I wish someone had told me before I began my journey.Starting a side hustle is exhi...
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