How to Build a Profitable Side Hustle While Working Full Time: From Kitchen to She Shed

Episode notes

Have you ever wondered how to turn your passion into a profitable business, without immediately leaving the security of your full-time job? In this episode of The Book of Balance Podcast , host Patricia Oholeguy sits down with Yvonne, founder of Naturals by Nezzy, to explore her inspiring journey from kitchen-table experiments to building a thriving business in her own “she shed.” Yvonne shares how her business began unexpectedly in 2017, when she created a simple shea butter mix for her natural hair. What started as a homemade solution quickly gained momentum as her sisters, friends, and eventually paying clients fell in love with her products. With a growing demand, she and her sister began producing in a commercial kitchen—all while balancing demanding jobs in healthcare. Together, Patricia and Yvonne dive into the realities of building a side hustle while working full-time: the long nights after 12-hour shifts, the weekends spent producing products, and the courage it took for Yvonne to go part-time before eventually transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship.