{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/688046c8f6d4262b07a2bc79?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"473: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1753236487643-d2ea2f5f-0b82-4603-9dfe-e98112daedf3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.</p><p>As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health&nbsp;</li><li>Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing</li><li>The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><ul><li>00:00 Intro</li><li>02:00 Building a film/TV personality&nbsp;</li><li>06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant</li><li>14:00 Creating her own path</li><li>19:00 Battling mental health issues</li><li>27:00 Navigating perimenopause</li><li>40:00&nbsp;The podcasting landscape</li><li>47:00 Living with a brain injury</li><li>1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 473 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Melyssa’s Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Melyssa’s Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Hot and Bothered Podcast Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Melyssa’s Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.melyssaford.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.melyssaford.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>ChatGPT:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://chatgpt.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://chatgpt.com/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed):&nbsp;<a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><p>Melyssa’s Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Melyssa’s Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}