Episode 058: Visible Side Hustles with Dominique Fluker

Published: Jan. 30, 2020, 7 a.m.

b"In today's episode, we meet Dominique Fluker. About a year ago, I started seeing Forbes articles with her byline.\\xa0 Her articles covered some amazing milennial women of color and I started following her. Dominique is a true example of someone who is grinding with purpose!\\nShe signed her contract as a contributor with Forbes in January of 2018 and by August, she had already been promoted to Senior Contributor. Most recently, she has interviewed the likes of Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson, and Elaine Welteroth to name a few. What I love most about Dominique is that Forbes is her SIDE HUSTLE!\\nDuring our conversation, we talked about how she balances her day job with her side hustle, how aspiring writers can approach editors as well as how business owners and brands can get featured by media outlets like Forbes.\\n\\nGo off script with us as Dominique shares how she balances her highly visible side hustles with Forbes, Essence and Mayvenn Hair.\\nListen on Apple Podcasts\\n\\nYou'll learn about: \\n\\n \\tHow to balance your 9-5 with a side hustle\\n \\tThings every business owner should do before seeking press\\n \\tPositioning yourself for a career as a writer\\n \\tBalance and self-care\\n\\nMentioned in this episode: \\n\\n \\t\\xa0Personal Instagram: @werque_dominique\\n \\t\\xa0Website: werquedominique.com\\n\\nAnnouncements:\\n\\n \\tWe want to share YOUR Off Script moments on the podcast and hear where your off script journey has taken you. Whether you\\u2019ve changed careers, ended a relationship, started a new business, moved countries, or significantly changed your mindset, we would love to share your story. If you would like to be featured as the Off Script listener of the week, send me your story at hi@shesoffscript.com\\n \\tIf you\\u2019re looking for a community of supportive women who are looking to Go Off Script with their careers, lifestyles and businesses join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShesOffScriptCommunity\\n\\nThank you so much for listening!\\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, join our Facebook community, and follow us on Instagram! If you have any general questions or comments for the show, click here."