Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Reed aka Samuel Reed, IIIReturning to Botswana- Celebrating My Epic Failure — I am humbled to celebrate my return to Botswana. Botswana is not only the birthplace of my wife and children, but it’s also home to my most epic failure. But as my return to Botswana approaches, after over 25 years, I can confidently say that I no longer dwell on…Business5 min readBusiness5 min read
Nov 15Member-onlyStealth Marketing Tips for Small Businesses and Side HustlersAs a side hustler or small business owner, finding ways to effectively market your business is so important to creating growth in your revenue and success in your business in general. The first thing that every business owner should know when it comes to marketing is who they’re marketing to…Marketing5 min readMarketing5 min read
Nov 3Member-onlyBuilding The Innovation School — Book ReviewDear T. Philip Nicols, aka Dr. Phil I’m writing to you about your book, “Building The Innovation School: Infrastructures For Equity in Today’s Classroom.” As you likely already know, I have a visceral connection to this book and your in-depth scholarship that took place at the U School, where I…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Oct 27Member-onlyShattering Stereotypes in Entrepreneurship, Education, and LifeEntrepreneurship has been a journey filled with many amazing successes. But the highs of entrepreneurship would not exist without the lows. From stereotypes to failures to outright misjudgments, the lows of my entrepreneurial journey have certainly reared their ugly head. …Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Oct 23Member-onlyUnlocking the Potential of Side IncomeYour Knowledge Economy Playbook — Knowledge is power. It’s a phrase that’s often said, and for good reason. Knowledge truly is power. So much so that there’s an entire economy dedicated to knowledge. The knowledge economy can be very influential towards your income success if you know how to properly utilize it. The key is…Side Hustle5 min readSide Hustle5 min read
Aug 17Member-onlyFinancial Ups And Downs: Lessons in EntrepreneurshipI have failed as a business owner. It’s a stark statement to make, but it’s true. But I’m not ashamed of those failures; I celebrate them in many ways. Those experiences have taught me something incredibly valuable — how to persevere and stay resilient in the face of adversity. I…Entrepreneurship7 min readEntrepreneurship7 min read
May 22Member-onlyJazzing, Remixing, and Launching A Summer Digital Discourse CollaborativeLike a jazz musician skillfully remixing notes to create a harmonious masterpiece, we value harnessing the power of digital technology to engage students to read, write and make sense of the world… And as technology has evolved, we’ve evolved our teaching practices to continuously incorporate the most effective and engaging…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published inStartup Stash·May 1Member-onlyRole Reversal — Financial Hustle Intern (FinHtern) FAQsStudent interviews her teacher about his entrepreneurial mindset and side hustling — If you’ve been following my FAQ series with inspiring entrepreneurs, then you might already be familiar with the power of the Entrepreneurial Mindset. The Entrepreneurial Mindset taps into your own skills and characteristics to give you the tools to start and sustain a successful business. I’ve had my own success…Side Hustle6 min readSide Hustle6 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·Apr 21Member-onlyOde to Black Wall Street & HustlersAs we wrap up National Poetry Month, I want to celebrate this month with an Ode to Black Wall Street and Hustlers. It is my belief that art forms, such as poetry, can be extremely powerful for resistance, healing, and liberation. …Black History4 min readBlack History4 min read
Apr 19Member-onlySide Hustling and the American Dream: Fallacy or Fantasy?As a side hustler and an active advocate for side hustling to achieve financial comfort, I believe that it’s important to discuss how side hustling ties into the American Dream. And when we talk about the American Dream, is it a fallacy or fantasy? This question is especially important as…American Dream5 min readAmerican Dream5 min read