A Side Hustle is a Form of Self-Love with Sterling Smith

No Straight Path

During today’s episode, we have another entrepreneurial story to share with you! Sterling Smith is a software engineer turned startup founder and the mastermind behind LaunchPartner.co, Sandbox Commerce, and Black Freelancer, the number one diverse platform for top-vetted talent globally. During today’s conversation, you’ll hear his story of turning a pain point into purpose, having experienced the challenges of being a Black freelancer first-hand. Hear highlights from his entrepreneurial journey, where he has developed perseverance through extreme challenges, fueled by deep relationships with his loved ones and a meaningful connection to his faith. He also gives us some insights into the new platform he is developing, Womxn Freelancer. Sterling hopes those with founding aspirations will follow an untraditional path, dedicating themselves to their passions to change the world. In closing, he teases us with a glimpse into his wild ambitions for the future before reminding us that enterprising pursuits are a form of self-love and encouraging listeners to find a side hustle of their own. Join us today to hear all this and more from an inspiring guest empowering others toward success!

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sterling Smith on Twitter

Sterling Smith on LinkedIn

Black Freelancer

Black Freelancer on Instagram

Black Freelancer on Discord

Womxn Freelancer

Womxn Freelancer on Instagram

The Brown Freelancer Insider Substack

LaunchPartner.co

Sandbox Commerce

No Straight Path on Apple Podcasts

Ashley Menzies Babatunde

Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram

Hubspot Podcast Network

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