Side Hustle Hero

Side Hustle Hero™ is the podcast for everyone who wants to build the courage, confidence, and drive to launch, persevere, and succeed at creating a source of income beyond their regular job.

Each episode is crafted with the goal of having you take action and win.

You’ll hear insights from experienced side hustle heroes who share what’s worked and what hasn’t so you can execute smarter and for more profit.

Hosted by Joan Posivy, bestselling author of The Way Success Works, How to Decide, Believe & Begin To Live Your Best Life.

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158: How a Blind Chef Launched Her Kitchen Side Hustle
July 29, 2025

158: How a Blind Chef Launched Her Kitchen Side Hustle

When a blind chef launched her kitchen side hustle, she set out to empower others. Here are practical lessons and inspiration to help you build your own purpose-driven side hustle, no matter your challenges.
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157: How to Start Your Own Drink Brand: From Idea to Shelf
July 22, 2025

157: How to Start Your Own Drink Brand: From Idea to Shelf

Ever thought about launching your own drink brand? Here are the steps! Learn where to turn to get your first batch crafted, find a startup-friendly co-packer, and what kind of budge you need.
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156: How Self-Sabotage Silently Kills Your Side Hustle, and What to Do About It
July 15, 2025

156: How Self-Sabotage Silently Kills Your Side Hustle, and What to Do About It

Self-sabotage silently kills your side hustle - through hesitation, doubt, and hidden habits. Learn how to spot it, break the cycle, and finally launch with confidence using proven mindset strategies and a free step-by-step guide.
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155: How to Start as a Virtual Assistant
July 8, 2025

155: How to Start as a Virtual Assistant

Want a flexible side hustle you can do from anywhere? Learn how to start as a virtual assistant, even without prior experience. Hear what’s in-demand, how to find clients, rates, and build steady, recurring income with expert tips.
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154: How He Launched a Side Hustle Overseas (And What It Takes to Make It Work)
July 2, 2025

154: How He Launched a Side Hustle Overseas (And What It Takes to Make It Work)

Can you launch a side hustle overseas and run it from afar? David Schafran did, and has built it to 6-figures. From a Colombia sabbatical, he launched Somoloco, a remote dance biz. Here he share tips on starting lean, testing ideas, dealing with influencers, and the importance of building strong…
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153: How To Turn One-Off Projects Into Monthly Retainers
June 24, 2025

153: How To Turn One-Off Projects Into Monthly Retainers

Wondering how to get monthly retainers and stop chasing one-off gigs? John knows! You can follow his lead by learning how he 3x’d his income, pitched retainers with ease, and built long-term client income.
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Reviews

Inspiring

"Joan knows how to communicate great ideas and gather people in who share meaningful tips. It’s a great listen - every time. I thoroughly enjoy her on-going series."

SeasideCindy | July 16, 2022

Inspiring, informative, interesting!

"The Side Hustle Hero podcasts are terrific. The guests and their personal stories are filled with great content on how to start and grow side a hustle."

Campvancouver | July 1, 2024

Amazing insight!

"I love listening to the real and inspiring stories out there. The host is amazing and the guests are fascinating!"

ear food 909 | Sept. 27, 2023

Love it!

"Loved your recent episode. Your podcasts are so insightful and an easy listen."

Pretium Wealth | April 2, 2024

I keep coming back!

"Joan yours is the podcast I keep coming back to listen to time and time again! Thank you for 'keeping me company' through many hundreds of design hours. You are so appreciated!"

Sierra at Sierra Lin Design | June 28, 2024

I listen every week

""Love your podcast. Listen every week. I’m always learning something new from you and your amazing guests.""

Carol-Anne Fisher | Aug. 15, 2024

Love This Podcast!

"I loved being a guest on this podcast and getting to share my best networking tips with all the side hustle heros! Joan is a fabulous host, very down to earth and personable. All her episodes feel mo…"

Melissa8166 | Aug. 22, 2024

Perfect Information for Today Economy

"If you are looking to earn extra income through a side hustle this a great podcast to learn about all the options."

Cathi Nelson | Nov. 14, 2024
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