{"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/68f15efface6eea8f83ada0e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"484: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1760648694638-2225615a-f6cc-43c6-9533-41a3a5c5cb6e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working</li><li>The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel&nbsp;</li><li>How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights Include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:36 Breaking into the book industry</p><p>08:20 Streams of steady income</p><p>13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast</p><p>24:08 Traveling the world</p><p>27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing</p><p>36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 484 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <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>Demetria’s Website: <a href=\"https://www.demetriallucas.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.demetriallucas.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Demetria’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/demetriallucas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/demetriallucas</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Demetria’s Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/demetriallucas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/demetriallucas</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Ratchet and Respectable Podcast: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ratchet-respectable/id1449001372\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ratchet-respectable/id1449001372</a>&nbsp;</li><li>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1>Announcements</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: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1>Guest Social Media Info</h1><p>Side Hustle Pro – <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sidehustlepro</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sidehustlepro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#SideHustlePro</a></p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}