Episodes

In this episode, I dive into Jesse Cole's "Banana Ball" and explore the chapter titled "Changing the Game." This chapter reveals how Jesse Cole revolutionized baseball by challenging traditional norms and creating an entertai...

In this episode, I dive into Cal Newport's Slow Productivity , focusing on the chapter titled "Obsess Over Quality." This chapter explores how a relentless focus on producing high-quality work can be more sustainable and fulf...

Welcome back to the Book Club! Today I'm diving into I Hope You Fail by Pinky Cole, specifically the chapter titled "I Hope Your Business Burns Down." In this powerful chapter, Pinky Cole shares the story of when her first re...

In this episode, I dive into Minda Harts' powerful book The Memo , specifically exploring the chapter "Invest in Yo'self." This chapter is a call to action for women of color to prioritize their own growth, well-being, and ca...

In this episode, I'm diving into Keep Going by Austin Kleon, exploring three chapters: Chapter 1: Every day is groundhog day - Embracing the daily practice and routine that keeps creativity alive Chapter 5: The Ordinary + Ext...

In this episode, I'm diving into It's About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton—a powerful memoir and guide from the founder of Backstage Capital. Arlan shares her journey from being homeless to becoming one of the most influential v...

In this episode, I dive into Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon—a creative manifesto that encourages us to embrace influence, remix ideas, and find our own artistic voice. Chapter Side projects and hobbies are important: Th...

In this episode, I'm diving into Binge by Tyler Oakley, the memoir from one of YouTube's most iconic creators. I focused on three chapters with stories and topics that really stood out to me: Learning He Was a Stereotypical G...

In this episode, I'm diving into How I Built This by Guy Raz, exploring the incredible story of how Airbnb's cofounders bootstrapped their way to building one of the most recognizable brands in the world. I focused on the cha...

What do Nardwaur, Shopify, Red Hat, and Slack have in common? They're all featured in Earn It by Steve Pratt. Steve is the previous co-founder of Pacific Content, and he wrote this book as an homage to his career in podcastin...

In this episode, I dive into Simon Alexander Ong's Energize, specifically exploring the chapter titled "Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time." This chapter really encapsulate the ethos of the book by giving your practical storie...

In this episode, I dive into Adam Grant's Hidden Potential , specifically exploring the chapter titled "The Imperfectionists." This chapter challenges our conventional understanding of excellence and reveals why embracing the...

In this episode, I'm diving into Opinions by Roxanne Gay—a collection of essays that challenges us to think critically about the world around us. Opinions doesn't shy away from complexity—it embraces it, giving us permission ...

In this episode, I dive into Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz—the brilliant minds behind Axios and Politico. This book is a masterclass in cutting through the noise and communicating with clarity an...

Today, I read a few sections from Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore. This book covers everything from pitch to publishing, and more. Sections Covered Don't Outsource the Business Stuff Engineering Win-Win-Win Sponsorships Common...

In this episode, I dive into Chapter 9 of Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, titled "Sell Out." Key Takeaways from Chapter 9: "Sell Out" Keep your day job: Kleon emphasizes that having a stable income allows you to create freely...

If you prefer to read this episode, you can find the original article here: https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/2-years-of-please-hustle-responsibly Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, ...

I sat down with the legendary 9th Wonder and had a conversation I didn't even know I needed. We talked about the start of Jamla Records, the relationship between basketball and hip-hop, what it's like being a music artist out...

In this episode, I spoke with Michelle Jackson of Creators Getting Paid to discuss the intricacies of growing our online businesses this year. We focused on building community, monetizing original media and products, and the ...

This is a slightly edited version of my conversation with Seth Werkheiser, founder of the Social Media Escape Club newsletter. We spoke on Substack live about leaving LinkedIn (and social media in general), and what it truly ...

This is a 3-part episode where I share my reflections, progress toward my yearly goals, and creative experiments for the first half of the year. Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hus...

I attended Sloss Tech 2025 in Birmingham, AL to connect with folks building local ecosystems, media, and marketing companies. Here are my thoughts and reflections. Original article can be found here: https://pleasehustlerespo...

Our latest guest is Michelle Thames, the founder of Thames Media Solutions and the host of the Social Media Decoded podcast. She shared her tips for leveraging the newest social media platform from Instagram, Threads, for bus...

In this segment of Honey and Hustle, I am joined by Dionne McGee, founder of Dionne McGee Enterprises, to critique and provide feedback on elevator pitches submitted by six incredible women entrepreneurs. These women, from di...