Today we are ripping off the bandaid and talking about something that is more common than you might think: side hustles. In 2020, it was reported that 45% of Americans have a side hustle, in addition to their full time job. I share with you my own experience working as a C-suite executive with a side hustle in network marketing, and how I didn’t back down. I talk you through recommendations to help you navigate a side hustle alongside your corporate job, such as time management and leadership skills, because your choice to invest in yourself is worth it!In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>Why Americans start a side hustle</li><li>How I navigated taking heat for starting a side hustle in network marketing</li><li>The benefits to having a side hustle</li><li>How your company will benefit from your side hustle skills</li></ul>Connect with me:Instagram: <a href='http://www.instagram.com/melissa_franks/'>http://www.instagram.com/melissa_franks/</a>Work with me: <a href='http://www.melissafranks.com/offers'>www.melissafranks.com/offers</a>

There is no Crying in the C-Suite . . . or is there?

Do I have to be friends with my co workers to get ahead? Should I take the promotion even if I hate the job? Is my salary big enough or am I getting screwed? Do I have to choose between having a family and having a career? I've been laid off now what do I do? I'm Melissa Franks, and I've spent the last 25 years building my corporate career and a family to along the way, there have been bumps and bruises and some epic going down in flames of glory moments. My journey up the corporate ladder found me forging new ground without a safety net. Through my real life stories, experiences, and special guests on the show, I take the mystery out of how to succeed in the corporate world. I'm going to spill all the tea about how decisions are really made, how to tell who the hidden influencers are, and how to realize your full potential while enjoying the process at the same time. Each week, we will dive into a topic where I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and what we can all learn from them. You will walk away each week with a clear set of next steps to take action and improve your circumstances. We are going to speak frankly and freely about when it's time to opt in or to opt out. Opt In is a place where you can come to get practical, actionable advice to propel your career and your life in the direction you want.  Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers