Announcing the 7-Day Side Hustle Challenge

This is the announcement post for the 7-Day Side Hustle Challenge. Sign up by leaving a comment below!

I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of taking consistent steps toward your goal of building a business from your passion in my How to Start a Side Hustle series. What I’ve noticed, though, is that there are a lot of people commenting and sharing these posts, BUT not enough ladies taking action on the strategies. So, I think it’s time for a new challenge! I’m calling all of you who’ve been saying you “wish” you could get your business off the ground, but don’t have the “time.” I’m going to be supporting you for a whole week during my new, FREE 7-Day Side Hustle Challenge beginning on Saturday, October 1 through Friday, October 7.

Every day for a week, you’ll get exercises to help you:

  • Gain clarity on what your side hustle really is
  • Discover easy, low-cost ways you can market yourself right now
  • Take care of important details that have been preventing you from starting your business thus far

Who is this challenge for?

Anyone who is in the beginning stages of starting a passion-based business on the side. This challenge is geared toward helping people take one significant action every day for a whole week during Saturday, October 1 through Friday, October 7.

How to sign up:

Step 1:

One of the best things about participating in a challenge is the accountability and support, so please add your name, your side hustle and website link (if you have one) in the comments below so that we can keep tabs on your progress throughout the week. Each exercise will be posted right here on the blog during the week of Saturday, October 1 through Friday, October 7.

Not sure what your side hustle is yet? Watch this training video.

Step 2:

You will also need to be subscribed to the blog so you can be notified of each of the daily assignments. This is the MOST IMPORTANT STEP, otherwise you will NOT receive any of my challenge blog posts in your inbox during the week of Saturday, October 1 through Friday, October 7. Also, please make sure you confirm your email address after you sign up or you will NOT you will get the emails sent to you!

How to participate:

As you complete each of the daily exercises, you may blog about your journey on your site or leave a comment to post your “homework” here on the blog (if some of the exercises don’t apply to you at this time, no worries). Note: If you decide to blog along, tag your posts with the tag “7daysidehustle” to make them easier to share with us.

If it’s not appropriate for you to blog about the challenge on your site, you can still participate in several other ways:

  • Follow along with the daily exercises and let us know how you apply them in the comments of each of the posts here on Happy Black Woman
  • Comment on the blog posts and comments written by the other challenge participants – be sure to leave your own insights, suggestions and tips on the topics covered and share with us what you’re learning
  • Post your updates and learnings on Twitter using the hashtag #7daysidehustle (and follow me @happyblackwoman)
  • Join the Happy Black Woman Facebook community where you can post your insights and comment within the Facebook platform

$50 Prize for the Most Hustle

I’ll be checking up on what everyone is doing throughout the week. The person who makes the MOST progress (I will be the subjective judge of that) will win a $50 cash prizeto help them keep moving forward in their side hustle journey. I will send the money directly to you if you are selected as the winner!

 
P.S. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG HERE so you can be notified of each of the daily assignments. Again, this is the most important step, otherwise you will NOT receive any of my challenge blog posts in your inbox and you will have to come to the blog every day that week on your own.

P.P.S. Wanna network with and learn from other black women entrepreneurs in person? Join us November 11 in DC for the Side Hustle Boot Camp LIVE event!

 
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56 comments

  1. Hello,

    I hope its not too late to join….

    My side hustle is Curls of Joy, LLC, a Webstore featuring natural hair products with natural ingredients. I offer Darcy’s Botanicals, Karen’s Body Beautiful, Aubrey Organics, and WonderCurl, as well as unrefined Shea Butter. I hope to expand and offer more products in the future.

    My venture is very new, and I would love to make it my full time job but am not sure how to create an effective expansion plan. Free resources such as core and SBA have not been helpful, and I cant afford a paid consultant. I don’t want to apply for a large business loan until I have a solid pla in place. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. In the meantime I hope to learn from this challenge and help spread the word about Curls of Joy!

    Thank you for your time.

    Joy
    Curls of Joy, LLC

    http://www.curlsofjoy.com
    http://www.facebook.com/shopcurls of joy
    @curlsofjoy on Twitter

  2. Ok The most useful day/task was Day 4 getting the link to your book and reading your tips were VERY helpful. I was able to create a my blog and a couple of niche market test sites which lead me to take action in promoting my sites and using social media tracking software.I also would like to see you had more postings like this at lease once a month were people can win cash prizes & copies of ALL your books.I Would like to say Thank you this 7 day side gave me the extra push to just stay focus plus the $50 prize made it interesting b/c I’m little competitive I just like to win stuff =)

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  5. Websites created and monetized all links shorten using google url See ALL Examples HERE- goo.gl/DRKND

    Online Facebook store http://goo.gl/lpQAg

    Niche websites buypinkfridays.blogspot.com and HitmyNumber.blogspot.com monetized using Amazon.com and Clickbank

    For Hire Post Skillsforhire.blogspot.com

    Auction site monetized using yardsellr http://bit.ly/rbO02X

    1st Safety Product- EBook- Self Defense for Women http://goo.gl/bxqTk With an Affiliate program connected to it….******Post To Your Facebook Page & Twitter and EARN 30% Commission *****

    Fundraiser website http://goo.gl/lZg9u

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  9. Starter/Ruff draft

    Courtney consider herself to be a passionate and giving person who recently walked away from being a full-time Clothing retailer to start up and devote the remaining of her life to Project Saving Our Sisters because she was so fed up of the mistreatment and disadvantages that MANY women endure from the system and the world. Courtney had experienced a lot of hardship and discrimination in her pursue of her career which led her to the idea for Project S.O.S. She is so passionate about Project Saving Our Sister that she is sacrificing everything to see this Project flourish devoting every dollar and eating Ramen noodles everyday to save money. If you surveyed 100 of Courtney’s associates, family and friends asking them what keywords would best describe Courtney the response would be Tenacity, Passionate, Driven, Selfless, Focus and Stubborn. In her free time she perform spoken word poetry, design clothing, write on her blogs NewProjectSoS.blogspot.com/ GetPinkMoney.blogspot.com and research statics on the internet.

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  11. The 7 Day Side Hustle @ HappyBlackWoman.com

    Running 3 hustles at a time..(I’m press for time this is my full time hustle now not really a side hustle)

    Running an online fundraiser for Project S.O.S. =Saving Our Sisters
    Click Here http://goo.gl/WIELX to visit our fundraiser website

    There are two products I am selling (Home/Personal Safety products and Breast Cancer Merchandise to support the cause)

    Safety Products ~The products that will be sold are the top selling items in the industry so when people purchase these items they are getting hours worth of industry research, peace of mind knowing they have the best product and that these products will assist them in taking the steps to help protect themselves in this crazy world.

    Pink Ribbon Products~ the products that will be sold will be rare collectible items that will raise money for a worthy cause and have something to keep as a reminder of their support of the cause.Visit Our store…..
    Click Here http://goo.gl/WIELX

    The market I am selling to is the female market between the ages 25 and up that live in large cities where crimes against women and cancer are at a very high rate also in the same area where stats show that black women in the urban areas are twice more likely to get breast cancer then women of other races and locations.

    The benefits of these products are more of a necessary purchase then a just a leisure item. Both are geared towards improving the lives of so many women across the U.S which we ALL know at LEAST one person that could benefit from these products.

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  15. I hope it’s not too late to join. My side hustle is not clearly defined, but I know that it has something to do with teaching. I love teaching and watching people grow from knowledge and empowerment. Eventually, I would like to have an after-school program or something like that. Like I said, it’s undefined. I’m looking forward to this challenge.

  16. Hello Everyone. For this side hustle challenge, I will list one of many of my interests, cultural competency in professional counseling, and diversity appreciation. I am about to begin my practicum as a professional counselor/therapist. My courses emphasized cultural competency tremendously and there is such a need for it in my field, with understanding that the disciplines are ethnocentric and eurocentric, most therapists are European/white, and almost 90% of the patients are people of color. In all of my classes, I was, quite frankly, phenomenal in my discourse, understanding in so many ways about culture, race, and diversity. I believe I can do well consulting, speaking, professional writing, and conducting workshops and seminars with in my field. I want to see how I can start.
    ~KeKeMichel
    Read my latest blog post…TSAs Humiliate Black Woman With Big Afro

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  18. I could use some motivation and insight to push my business to new heights. I’ve just started a website/blog and want to promote/plan vacations. I also want to branch out to sell travel items on my site and create some travel literature. Thanks for this!

  19. This is great! I’m eager to get started! I am a freelance graphic designer who LOOOOVVVEEESSS kids and with so many nieces, nephews and God-babies, I thought it would only be fitting to start a business that allows me to spend time with them and still make a few extra bucks! I am a big kid at heart and I am always the “entertainment” at parties and family gatherings. So, it came to me one night….AUNTIE’S CLUBHOUSE….Event Sitters, Parent Survival Nights, Party Planners and Blog!!! I am hoping to launch during the holidays this year, so….LET’S GO!! :-)

  20. been thinkg about 2 SH and have done a bit of work on both: 1) compiling/ editting book about architects’ experience during the licensing process 2) building a house with potential to be a B&B (have access to land already). look forward to fleshing out the ideas.

  22. Hi Rosetta! I just finished watching your sweet spot training video and am still working at discovering what my ultimate sweet spot is! I’ve taken a great love for and hidden talent in photography, yet my dreams have been in opening a restaurant and creating an afterschool arts program until I *really* picked up a camera to capture the things I found while wandering.
    So for side hustles, I imagine sharing and profiting from my photography and possibly a “small” catering practice until I’m financially ready for a brick and mortar space!
    I currently work in education as a curriculum coordinator and I’ve been pushing to launch a more in-depth studio arts program in our sites…
    I look forward to how this challenge can help me focus my energies and aid in my launching a business that’s ultimately aligned with my passion!
    Great Luck everyone…
    Read my latest blog post…hart plaza

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  24. Looking forward to this challenge. I’m getting recertified in massage therapy and needing to think things through on which path to take.

  25. This is so on-time it’s not even funny! I have a few side hustles I’d like to venture into. However due to current demand (by buyers) my immediate side hustle will be custom made brooches/pins. Don’t have a website for this yet, but have a blog and a YT channel…

  26. Do One Thing/ 7 Day Hustle Challenge©

    Side Hustle #1~www.SELFMADEBITCH.com ©

    Born
    Intentionally
    To
    Constantly
    Hustle©

    A website to promote Female Artists, Female Athletes and Women
    Entrepreneurs /Hustlers
    Concept: Blog/Podcast/Radio Show

    Side Hustle #2/ My RESET Life Dedication Project~ Project S.O.S-Saving
    Our Sisters©

    Project S.O.S is an organization that offers information and services
    to women who have experienced hardship due to traumatic events such
    as….
    • Abuse
    • Sexual assault
    • Molestation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Financial hardship
    • Homelessness
    • Divorce
    • Discrimination/Hate Crimes
    • Health Issues-(Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hiv/Aids, Heart
    Disease and Diabetes)
    • Mental Illness-(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Bi Polar Disorder)

    Objective: is to combine resources, team up with other organizations
    and women owned business to raise enough money to keep the
    organization going.

    Short Term Goals
    1. Raise $50 for Comcast High speed internet
    2. Raise $100 for Prepaid Unlimited Virgin Mobile Cell phone
    3. Get Logo design
    4. Purchase/get donated promotional items then add logo to promotional items
    5. Create an Estore to sale/gift promo items for donations from supporters
    6. To raise $13,760 which is the start up expenses of the organization
    7. To find women bloggers/investors that would like to do a JV

    Med Term Goals

    To raise enough money and get enough vendors to volunteer their
    services to throw a fundraising fashion show.

    Long Term Goals
    • To provide REALLY nice affordable housing for the women in the program.
    • To start a home ownership program teaching the buying process and the
    importance of home ownership to grow your net worth

    Weaknesses to overcome
    • Lack of funds
    • Bad at typing ( Typos is my middle name )
    • Lack of support
    Strengths
    • Tenacity
    • Time
    • Courage
    • Creative
    • The need/demand
    • Technology/Internet savvy
    • Have walked a mile in the same shoes of the women of Project S.O.S
    If you or anyone you know that would like to join the cause PLEASE!!!
    Contact me at Pink4BreastCancer@gmail.com follow the blog
    NewProjectSOS.blogspot.com
    Read my latest blog post…Personal Mantra and LifeSoundtrack

  28. I would like to participate in the challenge; I have two side hustles I am working on a plus-size blog and a book I would like to self-publish.

  29. I’m in. Ready to get started!

    My side-hustle is being a sexual/reproductive health consultant for women/girls of color and organizations that serve them. I’m doing this by blogging, workshops, panels, and speaking engagements.

  30. Thank you, Rosetta, for offering this opportunity. I get comments on my voice *all* the time and have been thinking about getting into voiceover work for years–ok, make that procrastinating for years! lol It’s time to stop putting it off and make the investment, even if it means eating boiled eggs for a month!

  31. I’d love to be a part of this challenge, can’t wait to begin!

    My side hustle is consulting and motivational speaking.

    Let me just say thank you Rosetta for all of the information you share!!

  33. Woohoo! I’m so excited about this challenge, Rosetta! My side hustle is brownvegan.com-a blog where I discuss how to embrace a plant-based lifestyle and simple living.

  35. My side hustle will be my blog. I finally found my niche. I been blogging for a while now but my blog has change course. I am still in the beginning stages but don’t mind helping out others and of course supporting the Happy Black Woman site.
    Read my latest blog post…Diving into the world of Etsy

    • I have seen you shifting the topics on your blog. Always good to have you on the journey. You share so much of what you’ve been learning.

  38. Hi!

    My side hustle to really get my blog that is aimed at geeks targeted at women and women of color especially more attention and presence online. I love playing video games, sci-fi movies and show. I have met other women like me from pod-casts and wanted to share that love with others. If my blog could also earn a profit aside from garnering a solid base, I would be thrilled. If I didn’t earn any money at all but still had the blog running after a year, I would also be very happy. I have already scored press passes to an upcoming convention because of my writing so I like to see how far and large my blog can grow!

  39. This is perfect now that my new blog is set to debut on Oct 1. No need to enter me in for the cash prize, I’ll be attending the Side Hustle Boot Camp in Nov. This is a great kickstarter for the month. :) Also laying the work for my book that I am planning out.

  41. Forgot to mention my side hustle! I’ve always had a knack for writing and also enjoy it. My side hustle is to complete my website for freelance writing services (editing, grant writing,business plans revisions, etc.) and get my business going!

    My second side hustle is to author one of many books I have in mind sometime within the next year.

  42. You know what – I’m in!! I’m tired of excuses, delays, and not living up to my potential greatness…LET’s GO!

  43. Finally getting my blog Sushi with my Lover off the ground and turning into my side hustle and doing something I’ve always talked about doing.

  45. Perfect timing. I’m moving to Salvador, Brazil in November to start a language/culture exchangw with my cousin. I think your challenge will help iron out details that we’re missing.

  46. Writing a children’s book series…publishing the first book that I’ve already written

  48. I am so excited about this! I am in the beginning stages of getting my side hustle (freelance writing)off the ground, so I’m sure this will be beneficial. Can’t wait!

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