How to start a business while working a 9 to 5.

In this episode of The Harmony Hustle Podcast, Cheryl and Aymanie share practical advice for entrepreneurs who are building a business while working a full-time job. You'll learn how to make your 9 to 5 fund your dream, protect your energy, set boundaries with your employer, and build a community that keeps you accountable. Whether you're just starting out or you're already juggling both worlds, this conversation will help you keep moving forward.

What you'll take away:

• How to let your 9 to 5 be like your "angel investor"

• Ways to stay energized and productive after you clock out

• Why you should never use employer resources for your business

• How to stay motivated when you're tapped out

• Why accountability and community are your fuel

• How to build the bridge from employee to entrepreneur

• Why your vision will change, and why that's okay

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Being a leader is more than a title. It’s about knowing your people, understanding their strengths, creating space for them to thrive, and staying connected to what is happening around you. Leadership requires purposeful action.

In this episode, we talk about nurturing your inner circle, building authentic relationships, and why being present can make all the difference in business and entrepreneurship.

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In this episode of the Harmony Hustle Podcast, we talk with Maya Lynn Harris of Maya Lynn Consulting. She is the founder of BLK GRL MOB, a professional community, amplifying and connecting Black women founders through visibility, community, and opportunity. Through her work as The Connection Curator, Maya identifies gaps in business growth and connects entrepreneurs to trusted resources, strategic partnerships, and essential protections through her ecosystem—including her The Right Questions: Small Business Assessment and her curated network, The Right Network.

Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your next chapter, Maya shares honest lessons on mindset, networking, and finding your people.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How one dissertation edit turned into a business

•The biggest mindset shift from employee to employer

•Why unrealistic expectations derail new entrepreneurs

•How relationship-based marketing helps small businesses grow

•What to do when the founder journey feels isolating

•Why work-life harmony is a better goal than balance

Connect with Maya Lynn Harris:

Maya Lynn Consulting: https://mayalynn.co

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In this week’s episode, Aymanie and Cheryl get real about the fear of rejection and judgment that holds so many entrepreneurs back. We talk about why people misjudge MLMs, how company culture and team alignment can make or break your experience, and why self development might be the missing piece in industries that don’t prioritize self-development in the same way that technical skills are.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro | Subscribe To The Channel

01:14 Why "MLM" Feels Like a Loaded Term

02:07 Convention Focus: Mindset Over Sales

02:47 Stories of Struggle and Self-Belief

03:16 Facing the Fear of Rejection

04:09 Rejection, Judgment & Building Confidence

06:53 Company Culture & Finding the Right Team

09:18 Feeling Sold To vs. Being Genuinely Supported

15:39 Stepping Into a Leadership Role

17:22 Getting Paid to Learn: Books & Personal Growth

18:34 The Missing Piece in the Beauty Industry

21:57 The 1% Better Philosophy

23:37 Growth Requires Leadership, Even Outside Entrepreneurship

25:35 Q: What’s A Fun Fact That Your Share About Yourself When Asked?

27:44 Bonus Episode Every Thursday in Patreon, Upcoming London, UK Trip

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This week, we had a conversation about rest, recharging, and workplace culture. The heart of our conversation centers on multi-week sabbaticals, a rare workplace feature, and how this can signals shift in how companies approach work-life alignment. We talk about what it means to be an intentional employer, how generational differences shape expectations of work, and why defining your company culture, even before you have employees, sets the tone for everything that follows.

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In today’s episode, we laughed a lot (some parts are on the editing room floor), but we also talked about our wellness updates, fitness gains, and we discussed how we’d rebuild our businesses if we had to start from scratch.

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Nearly a year ago, we traveled to London, England. We hit the ground running and in 4 days time, we explored London, rode the Underground, and made new friends.

One of our experiences was the wonderful Obi’s African and Caribbean Food Tour. Our 3-hour tour was chocked full of Black British and Brixton history, culture, community, and food.

Obi is not only a tour guide, he is the creator and founder of Gorgeous Tours UK. And, we got the chance to interview him. We’re excited to share this interview with you and hope that you enjoy it.

ABOUT OBI OPARA

Obi Opara is the creator and founder of Gorgeous Tours UK. Gorgeous Tours curates historical, educational, and cultural tours through London and in Brixton. The African and Caribbean Food Tour takes tourists on a cultural and culinary journey through Brixton that is shaped by Obi’s personal experiences and memories of Brixton as a Londoner born and raised in Brixton.

Some of Gorgeous Tours’ experiences are:

• African & Caribbean Food Tour, Brixton
• Black London Uncovered: Private Taxi Tour ( in London’s classic black cab)
• Rhythms & Rum: A Taste Of The Caribbean In Brixton

To connect with Obi, book a tour, or inquire about private and corporate tours, visit:

Website: www.thisisgorgeous.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeoustoursuk

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorgeoustoursuk

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If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving us a comment.

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