Episode 3: Talk About Side Hustles with Dannie Lynn Fountain
Have you ever had a side hustle? Or are you thinking about adding one on? This week we chat with Dannie Lynn Fountain, founder of the #sidehustlegal movement. We dive into many aspects of the side hustle: the workload, the (potential) stigma, setting boundaries, time management, and more! Also, we sidetrack into business travel, coffee dates and our mutual love for The Wing, as you do. Listen in and learn from the fabulous brain & heart of Dannie! Let’s talk it out!
Meet Dannie Lynn Fountain
Dannie Lynn Fountain is a marketing strategist and whip-smart whiskey drinker currently working at Google. She has 10+ years of experience as an entrepreneur and strategist. Today, 
she works with creative entrepreneurs and corporations to strategize and implement marketing processes to increase their leads and sales. Her specialty is focusing on passionate storytelling, regardless of industry. Beyond strategy, Dannie is the author of four books and a regular speaker on marketing and entrepreneurship worldwide. She is also the founder of the #sidehustlegal movement. Her work has been recognized by Forbes, Bustle, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, Digiday, Girlboss, PR News, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- “Side hustle is not less than hustle.”
- Running a business when you’re a mom, is a side hustle. We forget some of the less-visible aspects of side hustling.
- Side hustles vs. Side gigs: What’s the difference?
- To have an effective side hustle, you have to have boundaries!
Renee & Dannie Talked About:
(This section may contain affiliate links)
Rising Tide
The Wing
Shanna Skidmore’s Core Motivators
Dannie on Instagram: @dannielynnfountain
Dannie Lynn Fountain’s Books on Amazon
Multitasking Damages Your Brain And Career, on Forbes.com
Lisa Eldridge’s Long Haul Flight Beauty Regime (Renee’s fave travel hack)
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Credits
Title Track Voiceover: Melissa Disney
Editor: M. Lynn
Photos: Courtney Paige Ray
Cover Art: Magnoliahouse Creative
