This week's guest is Sam LaRoche. Sam is a musician, writer, spoke word poet, rapper, and performance artist. They discuss their writing process, what drives them to write and create, what it’s like to perform their work, and what it’s like to perform at slam poetry contests. Sam also discusses parenthood with us. Sam is really in the thick of it right now raising 2 super young kiddos. They also describe the birth of their daughter which was quite the story! Come here their story! You can find Sam's music on Spotify under BlackSheepMixtape and their poems under Sam LaRoche. You can follow Sam on instagram @iamsamlaroche This is the last episode of Season 1. Season 2 will return this fall 2022.  If you would like to be a guest or know someone who would make a great guest contact us! Follow us on instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

Today's guest is Sarah's childhood friend Cat Sullivan. Cat is currently living in Brighton, England with her husband Ben.  Cat was previously a Senior Social Worker, an approved mental health professional, and a domestic and sexual abuse link worker. Currently, she is a personal trainer, a nutrition coach and the Co-head coach of Dynamo Hove gym that she owns and runs with Ben. On top of that she is the Project Lead for a charity that works with disabled people. Cat discusses with us what it was like working as a Social Worker in the UK, why she chose to leave the profession (spoiler alert: with no other job in site!), and how her experience as a social worker is extremely beneficial to the roles she is in now. She is a major advocate for mental health and understands that your mental health plays a big part in your nutritional and physical needs and goals. You do not want to miss this episode!  Follow her on Instagram @coachedby_cat  Follow Dynamo Hove on Instagram @dynamo_hove  Find the Dynamo Hove gym's website here https://www.dynamohove.co.uk/  Link to the YouTube tutorials on strength and balance can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRgGUgZ26gA&list=PLdVyHJMFJWd-_OqFVCVb80PpIWKW7B6Ta  Anyone interested in joining the virtual classes are welcomed to get in touch with Cat. They are free, though they welcome any donations to the charity she works for Possibility People https://possabilitypeople.org.uk/ Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle  Email us at [email protected]  Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski  Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

If you were wondering who took the fabulous Her Beautiful Hustle podcast photos of Nicolette and me wonder no more! Today's guest is Rachel McNair owner of The Content Agency. The Content Agency is a one stop shop providing marketing services such as Content Creation, Social Media Management, Website Design, and Branding and Graphic Design. Rachel is a skilled photographer as well and not only has a keen eye behind the camera, but can also conform her services to fit your specific brand.  Rachel tells us her story of pulling herself up from a very dark place and how creating her businesses essentially saved her. Rachel is not only an amazing business woman, but she's also an amazing human being and this is one unstoppable woman!  You can follow The Content Agency on Instagram @thecontentagencyinc The Content Agency's website is The Content Agency (thecontentagencyinc.com) Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

Today we have Cheryl Rasmussen on the podcast. Cheryl discusses raising her daughter Raegen from her rare diagnosis as a newborn, and the many challenges that came from that, to the 9-year-old girl she is now. Cheryl is wealth of knowledge and a great resource for any parents raising children with different needs. She refers to herself as an open book and feels strongly that asking for help and talking about your struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness.  Cheryl is funny, spunky, and gave such a great interview. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU Cheryl! Cheryl can be reached via email at [email protected] You can find Cheryl on Instagram at @rassy6 Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

*In this episode there is mention of mental illness, childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts.* Today's guest, Liz Rodriguez Sowek, is a self described Psychiatric Rockstar. She goes into detail regarding her struggles with her mental health from her teens to now. We appreciate how open and vulnerable she is regarding her mental illness and the countless hours of therapy and work she has done to manage it. She discusses what worked for her and what didn't. She also gives great advice on what to do if a therapist or type of therapy is not working for you and how to advocate for yourself. We are so happy that she is in a good place now with a loving wife and daughter by her side. Liz has come an incredibly long way and we are honored she chose our platform to tell her story. Stay tuned for part 2 where she will discuss her difficult yet wonderful journey into motherhood. Follow Her Beautiful Hustle on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

Today we have Sarah's cousin Joanah Bodero on the Podcast! She goes by many names so some of you may also know her as JoJo or Canela too. Joanah tells us her story of pursuing her degree and career as Physician's Assistant after being a professional dancer in NYC, then moving to Miami with her husband, THEN opening their own wellness and fitness studio basically a month before COVID hit. The studio is called Ocean Life Studio and she tells us all about it, what services they offer and what makes them unique from the other million wellness studios in Miami. Come hear her story! For more information on Ocean Life Studios visit: https://oceanlifestudios.com Follow Ocean Life Studios on Instagram @oceanlifestudiohh Follow Joanah on Instagram @canela_ols Follow Her Beautiful Hustle on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

This week we have Leah Juman, one of the co-hosts of the Friends UNited podcast on! She tells us all about how she started her podcast with 2 of her longtime best friends. She gives us the details of what their podcast is about, a behind the scenes listen into how its produced, and she gives us newbies some great podcasting tips. Leah also gives us a glimpse into her personal life and what it was like to move A LOT as a kid while her dad was in the army. And of course the fun lightening round at the end! Subscribe and Listen to the Friends UNited podcast on all major platforms including, Anchor, Apple, and Spotify. Follow the Friends UNited podcast on instagram @friendsunitedpodcast Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

This week we have Brie Iannotti of The Charcutebrie on the pod! We talk all about her side hustle with her charcuterie business, which thankfully is local to Amsterdam, NY. We also discuss her full time job as a Physical Therapy Assistant, motherhood, and her journey with running. Her Beautiful Hustle is not liable for any cheese cravings that occur while listening to this episode. Follow Brie on Instagram @thecharcutebrie and click on her linktree for the order form and other information. Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore 

Coleen Carter aka TerryAnn came to the US in the 90s at age 13 from Jamaica with nothing but 1 backpack and the clothes on her back (which were technically her cousin's clothes). She now works at St Anne's Institute in Albany, NY, is a proud wife and mother of 3, and is on a quest to get her HS and college diplomas as who some call an "old" student. And she is one of Nicolette's best friends! Come hear to her story and we will definitely be having her back for part 2! For more information about: St. Anne Institute - St. Anne Institute (stanneinstitute.org) Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore

Today's interview with Stefanie Johnson is all about new motherhood, teaching kindergarteners during the pandemic, and her side hustle STARCO. Stef gives us great advice all around and was a complete joy to talk to. She was the perfect guest so we did not have any bloopers for once, but listen all the way to the end for some behind the scenes with Sarah and Nickie. To support your child's teacher or teachers in general go to www.teacherspayteachers.com To hire STARCO for your next event email [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @herbeautifulhustle Email us at [email protected] Podcast Hosts are Sarah Mycek and Nicolette Domkowski Rap Written and Recorded by Pauline Roquemore