For women of color, the odds of getting funded have historically been...less than inspiring. In today’s episode, we talk to Crystal Evuleocha, founder of the Kiira women's-medicine app, about her journey through the world of VC funding and how she developed a competitor to “Doctor Google.” This is our season finale and a special collaboration with Bumble Bizz.

Scaling up a business isn’t just saying yes to more work: it’s managing overhead, recruiting the right people, and sorting out great ideas from good ones. Danny Kerr has scaled up a lot of businesses: he started as a College Pro painter and had over 100 people working for him before he turned 21. Now he helps run Breakthrough Academy, a business school for tradespeople he helped found in 2015. There, he offers training on exactly the skills that take businesses from grassroots to large-scale,...

Chances are, if you were online in April 2020 (and who wasn’t?), you saw Julie Nolke go viral by chatting with her past self about the early days of pandemic life. Her smart and saucy take on the year’s biggest news went stratospheric in her sixth year of YouTube work. Julie is a writer, actor, and creator who posts her own videos, and partners with others to create their online content. On this week’s episode, we talk to her about how she became a YouTube all-star.

We could all use a vibe boost in 2020, right? Inessa Freya is here to help us out. She’s a feng shui expert-slash-psychotherapist who works with all kinds of people to help improve their workspace, their homes, and their minds. Join us as we chat with her about how what surrounds us is more than just surface level.

Are you one of the 57 million freelancing Americans? You may feel like you’re on your own, but Rafael Espinal knows you’re part of a movement. He’s the Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, an association of a half-million freelancers and creatives who have banded together for political clout, insurance, and sharing knowledge. We talk to him about his path to the Union, and why freelancers have more power than they think.

Are you feeling stressed? Ruth Elnekave knows that feeling! After leaving law, Ruth put her holistic nutrition and culinary school bona fides into creating Joya, a wellness company offering products that are both delicious and de-stressing. She talks to us about launching a business during COVID, where her partnership budget goes, and why we should all be a little easier on ourselves.

Bryan Baeumler is a Canadian television host on several HGTV/HGTV shows. But he is much more than that. Bryan shares his journey to becoming a household name in the contracting and renovation world, his passion for excellence, and many invaluable tips he has received along the way.

Twyla Verhelst’s mission is to link accountants to small businesses for a win-win situation. Twyla is the head of FreshBooks’s Accountant Channel, and she talks to us about the power of forecasting your cash flow, how VC investors can change a small business, and why even a thriving business can benefit from strategic planning...brought to you, of course, from an accountant’s POV.

Being a powerhouse creative couple means that when one person has a lightbulb moment, their partner is there to help fill in the details. On this week’s episode, we talk to Kalani and Stefanie Hubbard, the brains behind the video production company Galaxy Visuals, about how they use open communication at work (and at home) to help navigate tricky topics like budgets, scope, and COVID in their work.

If you want SEO knowledge, Rand Fishkin is your go-to guy. He's a famous founder (Moz, anyone?) who's current project is SparkToro, a market research and audience intelligence firm. He tells us how to max out your SEO through smart research, and why small business make for a better world.

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our guests, Farah Sosa and Fred Villanueva. They are both LatinX visual artists and entrepreneurs who are surviving the changes this pandemic has brought to the art world. We learn about the challenges they face as artists, entrepreneurs, and humans.

Have you turned your childhood hobby into a multi-million dollar business? Mimi G has. She's the founder of Mimi G Style and Sew It! Academy, the online home for sewists of all backgrounds and levels. Mimi has gone from making Barbie clothes to running an empire, with a path that includes homelessness, celebrities, and pioneering online tutorials. Listen in as she walks us through her journey.

This week's conversation is with social entrepreneur Antionette D. Carroll, the founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab. We dive deep into a better understanding of systemic racism, the importance of DEI initiatives, and how entrepreneurs of all backgrounds can help dismantle white supremacy.

Nicole Gibbons is on a mission to take life from drab to fab. The founder of Clare paint company, former host of Home Made Simple on OWN, and all-around interior design expert talks to us about how she prepared to make it as a Black female entrepreneur in 2020.

We're back and better than ever! On I Make A Living's first episode of season three, we're talking to Jack Phan of PhanZu and Ageist. Phan tells us how to "find the why" of our businesses, how he became an unexpected darling of K-pop fans, and why he set up 100 meetings in 100 days. Join us to learn more!

In season 3, we are moving past survival mode and onto the future; a better and stronger business on the other side of a global pandemic. Each week you can listen to some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs guide you through the small business solutions of today.

On this bonus episode in honor of Pride Month, we talk to Mina Gerges, a Toronto based actor and model who is redefining traditional male beauty standards through bold self-expression, gender fluidity, and body positivity. Mina shares his experience and insights on how entrepreneurs can be truly diverse, and serve all communities equally.

In the wake of recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, we release this special episode to support the BLM movement and continue the conversation. Eric Williams owner of The Silver Room in Chicago has been supporting and working with black-owned businesses for over 11 years. He helps us understand how can we all be a part of a meaningful change in the fight for a more equal and inclusive society.

"The best marketers are the best listeners," says Terry O'Reilly. He's a 30-year veteran of the ad world and host of CBC's Under The Influence marketing podcast. On our season 2 finale, he's our Master Class expert, giving his insights on how small businesses can make the most of a marketing budget.

On today's special bonus episode, you will hear tips from financial experts on how to navigate through this pandemic with your financial future intact. And you will also see that you are not alone in this fight to find emergency funding. We hear from 3 entrepreneurs who have applied to the PPP, and what their experiences have been like.

When we’re hit with uncertain times, who do we turn to for guidance? Enter Sonja Rasula, CEO of Unique Markets, who launched her large-scale pop-up venture at the beginning of The Great Recession, and is now navigating COVID-19. She talks to us about art, sales, and building a great experience for shoppers and vendors in the "conscious consumer" sphere.

When you hear "taxidermy," you might think dusty museums and hunting lodges. Let Allis Markham, the award-winning artisan behind Prey Taxidermy, change your mind. She combines ethics, art, science, and style with a strong set of hands for a unique business that will leave a beautiful legacy.

Steve Barnes is comfortable in front of a camera and makes a ton of money behind one. This week, Barnes—who is an actor, radio host, content producer, and head of Barnes Creative Studios—talks to us about his work as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur.

As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re offering minisodes with tools, resources, and tips to help your work and business stay nimble. This week, we talk to productivity expert Dr. Sahar Yousef about how we can hack our biology to shake off our brain-fog and get more done.

Pat Flynn is the master of Smart Passive Income: business practices you can use to create a steady stream of revenue without constantly hustling. Pat has created courses, podcasts, blogs, websites, and a successful coaching practice, which all adds up to big impact. In this week's Masterclass episode, we talk to him about storytelling, podcasting, and why people tweet at him about Back to the Future.