454: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots

This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY.

From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.

In this episode she shares: How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt Highlights Include: 00:00 Intro 03:36 Breaking into the book industry 08:20 Streams of steady income 13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast 24:08 Traveling the world 27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing 36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 454 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode Demetria’s Website: Demetria’s Instagram: Demetria’s Facebook: Ratchet and Respectable Podcast: TikTok: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community 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: Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See for more information.