How to be Unstoppable! The Finale!
Creative Breakthrough
I’m proud to say, that my TEDx Eustis talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch at My website: or On YouTube: or TED.com I encourage you to check it out, hit the like button, and share it with someone! I also share my advice and tips on how to be a TEDx speaker! Including how to submit a stellar TEDx application and how to give the talk of your life! Special thank you to: TEDxEustis and all my friends and family who supported me, rooted for me, and made this possible! Watch: On YouTube: TED.com Image: TEDxEustis
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How to be Unstoppable
Creative Breakthrough
Update: April 2022 - My TEDx talk - How Chicken Wings Made Me Unstoppable - is now available to watch! I share how to become unstoppable by embracing the lesson of the chicken wing - the ability to re-sauce yourself! It will have you laughing, thinking, and craving a good chicken wing! Three ways to watch it! My website: or On YouTube: or TED.com I encourage you to check it out, hit the like button, and share it with someone! Hi Creatives, a couple of month ago I was honored to be selected as the keynote speaker for a virtual event titled, “Unstoppable.”. Today, I will...
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Nelu Handa: How to Get Work and Stay Sane
Creative Breakthrough
Hi Creatives, This week we chat with Nelu Handa, a writer on A Little Late with Lily Singh. Nelu is a writer, actor, improvisor, and comedian. You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Workin’ Moms and The Van Baron Show. Nelu shares with us how she’s navigated her creative journey, leaving her 9-5 job to be a 24/7 Creative, and more! Show notes at
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MSNBC's Ali Velshi: Keys to Success
Creative Breakthrough
Hello creatives! This week Ali Velshi, television journalist, from MSNBC joins us to share how he went from studying religion to becoming a globally recognized journalist. He shares tools to become successful in one’s creative journey, as well as his secret sauce for success. Ali and I also talk about Twitter trolls and living up to our immigrant parents’ expectations. Show notes: .
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TV Personality Bevy Smith: It Gets Greater Later
Creative Breakthrough
Hello Creatives! Bevy Smith joins me this week to talk about her new book Bevalations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. Bevy shares inspiration and wisdom on everything from finding the courage to leave her 6-figure corporate job, transitioning from being a fashion executive to a media personality, becoming an entrepreneur, and more! She even drops a special Bevalation solely for listeners of Creative Breakthrough!
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Spotify Called Me!
Creative Breakthrough
Hi Creatives! This week I share BIG news – Spotify called me! I also talk about setting intentions for 2021 vs setting goals, our guest next week – Bevy Smith to chat about her new book , and of course why Spotify called me!
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Plan for Success in 2021 with Jaime Callica
Creative Breakthrough
Disney Channel and BET favorite, and seen Lifetime alongside Kelly Rowland, actor Jaime Callica takes the hot seat to chat about growing your social media (he has 81.8K IG followers), pursuing your passion, and being part of Tyler Perry’s TV show Ruthless. We also chat about staying positive, being grateful, and working smarter. Real life advice plus motivational messages all rolled up in one episode! Learn more at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com
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Side Hustles: Advice from a Serial Side Hustler
Creative Breakthrough
Hi Creatives! This week I answer all your questions about starting and growing a successful Side Hustle. With experience running a profitable comedy career, podcast, and e-commerce business, Shereen Kassam answers all your questions, plus shares with you what she wished she knew when starting out. Learn more:
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How to Move with Purpose: Storyteller Nia Malika Dixon
Creative Breakthrough
Hi Creatives! This week we chat with storyteller Nia Malika Dixon who shares her creative journey and how she moves with purpose. Nia shares her journey to LA, finding her own production company, and creating and launching a film festival. Learn more at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com
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Side Hustlers: How to Maximize Your Profits
Creative Breakthrough
Hi Creatives – I’m Shereen Kassam – comedian, podcaster, actor, speaker, and entrepreneur. This week we chat with Henry Gibson, a financial coach and investment advisor about maximizing our creative and side-hustle profits. Henry shares tips and advice to start a side hustle set up for success Catch a new episode every other Thursday.
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What is a side hustle - any activity outside of your day job that helps you make more money
Different types of side hustles - drive uber, doordash, taskrabbit, instacart...but I want to talk about side hustles that are not part-time jobs...I want to talk to you about not only a way to earn income from your creative endeavors but also as a path to being your own boss
This can be based on your creative passion or something you are good at
Do the best with the time you have but it’s important to find an idea that fits your lifestyle otherwise you will not give it the attention it deserves
That’s why i always feel the best side hustles are tied to your creativity and passion
So for me, my side hustles align with my passions and my purpose and enjoy it long-term - performing stand up comedy, doing a podcast, selling CBD, helping female entrepreneurs in Africa...
Not limited to selling a skill or talent, a digital product, a physical product, or a service
There are three key structures to having a successful side hustle
One - an idea - spend the most time, but don’t get analysis paralysis
Two - monetizing the idea
Is your idea is financially viable
Now not everyone is looking to make money from their hobby, but today I’m not talking about your hobbies, I’m talking about your side hustles - which is taking your hobbies and making money from them
No, you will not be rich right away, but overtime the goal is for your side hustle to be more than a side job. If you feel like it’s not going to get there, then it’s time to pivot.
Three - a way of getting people to know of such idea (market the idea)
- How will people find you your services?
Walk through podcast, CBD, comedy (didn’t start as a side hustle - know my worth now, asked to do speaking engagement, MC events), digital course (time but passive income)
Let’s talk about ideating your side hustle:
Musician - you can start a podcast, teach an online course, tutor kids
Writer - you can start a blog (jasmine darznik), join the gig economy like upwork and fiverr, freelance
Chef - start a youtube channel, write an ebook of recipes
Artist - create your own designs and start a print on demand business
Dancer - start a youtube channel, teach classes right now esp with covid (bollywood dancing)
If you are a creative listening right now, and are stuck and I didn’t mention your craft - message me and I’ll make sure to highlight it on the next episode [email protected] or DM me at funnybrowngirl
Second, how will you monetize your side hustle?
- Figure out how much your cost is to create your product/service
- Understand how much you want to make to set your price
- What’s your strategy - how many items do you need to make, clients do you need if you’re coaching, customers you need to sign up for your online course, viewers if you start a youtube channel
- How long will it take you to find these people to pay for your services
- Do not undervalue your services - no covid discount, friends or family discount, nothing
- Be realistic with your goals
- Patreon account
And lastly, how will you market your idea and find customers/clients
Figure out how you will spread the word
- If you made handmade crafts / digital products - website, etsy or shopify
- For 14 free days to try Shopify, use this link: www.funnybrowngirl.com/shopify
- Social media
- Friend and family
- newsletter/email list
- Youtube channel
- Your own platform - podcast, radio, blog, etc
If you are stuck, message me on Instagram @funnybrowngirl or email me at hi @ funnybrowngirl.com Once you have your idea, also let me know! I love hearing your wins!
Until then flex your creative muscle and keep winning!
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Try Shopify: www.funnybrowngirl.com/shopify
Who am I?
I’m Shereen Kassam, the host of Creative Breakthrough and internationally touring speaker and comedian. If you are looking for a speaker to talk on topics including creativity, branding, or work life balance, get in touch! I am also open to being guest on your podcast, TV show, or other medium.
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