<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><br><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><br><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 </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><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:00 Building a film/TV personality </p><p>06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant</p><p>14:00 Creating her own path</p><p>19:00 Battling mental health issues</p><p>27:00 Navigating perimenopause</p><p>40:00 The podcasting landscape</p><p>47:00 Living with a brain injury</p><p>1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs </p><br><p>Check out episode 442 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><br><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Melyssa’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/</a> </li><li>Melyssa’s Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/</a> </li><li>Hot and Bothered Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast/</a> </li><li>Melyssa’s Website: <a href="https://www.melyssaford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.melyssaford.com/</a> </li><li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://chatgpt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chatgpt.com/</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><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><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: <a href="http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><ul><li>Melyssa’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/</a> </li><li>Melyssa’s Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord/</a> </li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
