I Make a Living

I Make a Living


Latest Episodes

Do Good, Make Money: Podcasting with JJ Ramberg
June 21, 2021

As an entrepreneur, JJ Ramberg has been on both sides of the coin. She spent 13 years hosting MSNBC’s Your Business, telling small-business stories and offering tons of real-life advice; she’s also launched her own tech businesses at the same time. She’s

Nerdisode #6- Pitching Your Business Like a Boss With Lisa Song Sutton
June 17, 2021

This week, we talked to Lisa Song Sutton, a self-described “serial entrepreneur” and multi-faceted businessperson in our episode. In her role on the StartupNV board, she’s seen more than her fair share of investment pitches—on this Nerdisode, she shares h

Building a Diverse Portfolio with Lisa Song Sutton
June 14, 2021

What do boozy cupcakes and real estate have in common? If you’re Lisa Song Sutton, Las Vegas-based entrepreneur and former Miss Nevada, they’re just two parts of a wildly diverse business portfolio. Lisa is a former model and lawyer immersed in the entrep

Nerdisode #5- Growing Your Social Media Audience with Nai the 'LABeautyologist'
June 10, 2021

On this week’s Nerdisode, Nayamka Roberts Smith, aka Nai, the labeautyologist, gives us her tried-and-true methods for building an authentic and engaged social media audience.

Growing a Business on Social Media with Nai, aka LABeautyologist
June 07, 2021

Nayamka “Nai” Roberts-Smith, also known as LABeautyologist, is a powerhouse esthetician who has leveraged her social media platforms to grow her business, her audience, and her voice.

Nerdisode #4- Keep Your Clients On Budget with David Tutera
June 03, 2021

Earlier this week, mega-event planner and reality TV host David Tutera talked to us about his path to success; in our Nerdisode, he gives us the nitty-gritty on keeping his clients on budget and your team happy.

Building a Resilient Business with David Tutera
May 31, 2021

David Tutera is an event planner to the stars: he’s done Elton John’s wedding and Matthew McConaughey’s gala events. He’s also a celebrity in his own right, with his reality TV shows offering a behind-the-scenes look at his events. This week, he shares hi

Standing Out in a Crowded Field: Podcasting with Erica Mandy, The NewsWorthy
May 24, 2021

Erica Mandy is the creator and host of The Newsworthy, a “fast, fair and fun” daily news podcast that breaks down the headlines in fifteen minutes or less. She’s up against the heavy hitters—NPR, The New York Times, and CBS News—so today we talk to her ab

Nerdisode #3- How to Find Inspiration with Morgan Harper Nichols
May 20, 2021

This week, we talked to poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols. In our I Make A Living: Nerdisode, she shares what gets her inspired.

Creativity as a Way of Life with Morgan Harper Nichols
May 17, 2021

In today’s episode, we check in with multi-hyphenate Morgan Harper Nichols, who makes her living as a poet, artist, musician, author, and podcaster. We talk about trading the music industry for poetry and art, the importance of listening to your followers