What do you do when you have goals, dreams, and a side hustle to build but absolutely no motivation to get started? Sometimes, the hardest part of making progress is simply showing up.

In this episode of Mindful Side Hustle, Sobrina shares how she almost skipped recording this week's podcast because she had nothing prepared. That moment sparked an honest conversation about motivation, consistency, self-discipline, and the reality of building something for yourself.

We explore why motivation comes and goes, the unglamorous middle of entrepreneurship, and how to keep moving forward without falling into the trap of burnout.

You'll discover why small steps matter, how to recognize meaningful progress, and why creating a successful side hustle shouldn't come at the expense of your peace of mind.

Whether you're starting a business, working a 9-to-5 while building your Plan B, or simply trying to follow through on a personal goal, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to feel motivated every day to make progress.

A little encouragement for your week:

You don't have to show up perfectly. You just have to keep finding your way forward.

🎙️ Let's talk: What's one thing you've been putting off because you haven't felt motivated?

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What do you do when you believe in your work but the response is silence?

In this episode of The Mindful Side Hustle Podcast, Sabrina reflects on Oprah Winfrey’s disappointment over Beloved and the lesson it offers about purpose, expectations, and continuing when results don’t match your hopes.

I share why the film mattered to me, alongside my own experience of building a community and wondering whether anyone is listening. We explore staying motivated through low engagement, appreciating the people who already show up, and finding value in your work beyond likes, views, and sales.

If you’re starting a side hustle, creating content, writing a book, or building something you care about, this conversation is a reminder that a small audience can still mean meaningful impact.

What’s something you walked away from that might deserve another chance?

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This episode includes an excerpt from The Oprah Podcast, followed by my personal commentary on Oprah’s reflections about Beloved.

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You don’t need an entire craft room of expensive gadgets or artistic perfection to turn your creative hobby into a real income stream. In this episode, Sandra, creator of the Black Girls Journal Club, shares how a battle with cancer led her from hobby crafting to building a thriving stationery business and paid Skool community. Sandra pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to produce physical stickers, debunking beginner overwhelm by narrowing the required setup down to just three essential tools: a laptop, an inkjet tank printer, and a Cricut. We dive into why so many digital products sit unsold on Amazon KDP, how to revitalize unfinished drafts, and why bundling physical books with cozy extras creates holiday sales. Sandra also breaks down the reality of hosting a Skool community, setting micro-goals to beat perfectionism, and keeping side hustles manageable alongside a 9-to-5Connect with Sondra:www.blackgirlsjournalclub.com

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