<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/sustainable-side-hustle/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Side Hustle]]></title><podcast:guid>251e7da8-7ed5-5118-aa74-aae661e07874</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Vinayak Ramesh]]></copyright><managingEditor>Vinayak Ramesh</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sustainable Side Hustle is an interview show for people building a one person business while still working a day job. The ones stretched thin, doing this mostly alone, scared they're either burning out for nothing or running out of time before they have to choose. Every episode comes back to one moment: when a guest's side income finally became real money, and the decision they made right after it.

You'll walk away knowing what that moment actually looks like, and how to think through the same decision when it's your turn, instead of guessing alone. And I'm not asking these questions from the finish line either. I'm still working my own day job right now, still facing this same decision, using every conversation to work it out alongside you. Life first business, not hustle first. Hosted by Vinayak Ramesh.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/89fdce38-95d7-472c-aa3a-17355efe6c50/Sustainable-Side-Hustle-Cover.jpg</url><title>Sustainable Side Hustle</title><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/89fdce38-95d7-472c-aa3a-17355efe6c50/Sustainable-Side-Hustle-Cover.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Vinayak Ramesh</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Vinayak Ramesh</itunes:author><description>Sustainable Side Hustle is an interview show for people building a one person business while still working a day job. The ones stretched thin, doing this mostly alone, scared they&apos;re either burning out for nothing or running out of time before they have to choose. Every episode comes back to one moment: when a guest&apos;s side income finally became real money, and the decision they made right after it.

You&apos;ll walk away knowing what that moment actually looks like, and how to think through the same decision when it&apos;s your turn, instead of guessing alone. And I&apos;m not asking these questions from the finish line either. I&apos;m still working my own day job right now, still facing this same decision, using every conversation to work it out alongside you. Life first business, not hustle first. 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Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Jamie Northrup:</strong> https://substack.com/@minimalisthustler</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Jamie Northrup</strong>, the creator of Minimalist Hustler, who built a portfolio of digital assets generating around <strong>$6,000–$8,000 a month</strong> while working a full-time job.</p><p>We talk about how he built it in roughly <strong>10–12 hours a week</strong>, why he prefers simple and low-stress side hustles, and how books, newsletters, and digital products can work together to keep earning over time.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0f49bd60-70bc-45da-9ece-84825b02d100</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d6dfa2e5-9df8-4f02-a1df-2aeafc659df6/Jamie-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0f49bd60-70bc-45da-9ece-84825b02d100.mp3" length="9547429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/339ad07f-288a-49ff-90ca-ac6979cc8d2e/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/339ad07f-288a-49ff-90ca-ac6979cc8d2e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/339ad07f-288a-49ff-90ca-ac6979cc8d2e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>EP07: She Lost a 17-Year Digital Business Overnight and Rebuilt From Zero with Alli Gatlin</title><itunes:title>EP07: She Lost a 17-Year Digital Business Overnight and Rebuilt From Zero with Alli Gatlin</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Alli Gatlin:</strong> https://bit.ly/writing-identity</p><p>(This is an affiliate link. 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Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Alli Gatlin:</strong> https://bit.ly/writing-identity</p><p>(This is an affiliate link. Full disclosure: if you sign up through it, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.)</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Alli Gatlin</strong>, a business and brand identity coach with more than <strong>17 years of experience</strong> and the creator of the <strong>Write Ugly Method</strong>.</p><p>We talk about how she rebuilt after losing her entire digital presence, why your identity should shape the business you build, and how ethical selling can help you create offers that actually feel aligned.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">17681b89-bca6-4517-97c5-63483c180a33</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/906e87c5-b07f-4f7e-93ea-2749e5d227b3/Alli-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17681b89-bca6-4517-97c5-63483c180a33.mp3" length="11300317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/68e04fbc-0855-47e2-9ff1-dc410554b534/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/68e04fbc-0855-47e2-9ff1-dc410554b534/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/68e04fbc-0855-47e2-9ff1-dc410554b534/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-00cb6c9d-bfda-4d38-b9a8-4864e66f65ca.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>EP06: The AI-Powered Side Hustle: Build More Without Burning Out with Janay</title><itunes:title>EP06: The AI-Powered Side Hustle: Build More Without Burning Out with Janay</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Janay Trevillion: </strong>https://substack.com/@curateyourbestlife</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Janay Trevillion</strong>, who spent <strong>10 years in the travel industry</strong> and is now combining that experience with AI to build multiple income streams around travel, education, books, and community.</p><p>We talk about how she uses AI to automate repetitive work, make a side hustle more sustainable, and why taking action quickly matters more than endlessly consuming information.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Janay Trevillion: </strong>https://substack.com/@curateyourbestlife</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Janay Trevillion</strong>, who spent <strong>10 years in the travel industry</strong> and is now combining that experience with AI to build multiple income streams around travel, education, books, and community.</p><p>We talk about how she uses AI to automate repetitive work, make a side hustle more sustainable, and why taking action quickly matters more than endlessly consuming information.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">085f4571-d7df-4eed-aa6b-5583614b33f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/77623871-bc01-460c-8520-fb20fcd28d58/Janay-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/085f4571-d7df-4eed-aa6b-5583614b33f8.mp3" length="11286649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/61759119-bfc4-4147-b0a0-067dcf9559dc/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/61759119-bfc4-4147-b0a0-067dcf9559dc/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/61759119-bfc4-4147-b0a0-067dcf9559dc/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-b85a63d0-2811-4963-8ed7-bfd00d36d931.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>EP05: How Jessica Built 3 Substack Publications &amp; Became a Bestseller</title><itunes:title>EP05: How Jessica Built 3 Substack Publications &amp; Became a Bestseller</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Jessica:</strong> https://substack.com/@jessthecreator</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Jessica</strong>, a Substack bestseller who went from just 50 subscribers to building <strong>three separate publications</strong>.</p><p>We talk about how she grew through consistent publishing and collaboration, why she believes in creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, and why starting before everything is perfect can be your biggest advantage.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Jessica:</strong> https://substack.com/@jessthecreator</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Jessica</strong>, a Substack bestseller who went from just 50 subscribers to building <strong>three separate publications</strong>.</p><p>We talk about how she grew through consistent publishing and collaboration, why she believes in creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, and why starting before everything is perfect can be your biggest advantage.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b18a4a95-22e6-4b5c-ad60-7cb4fc1a4a7b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/587e9139-b758-4537-888b-2cdf3288ef52/Jess-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b18a4a95-22e6-4b5c-ad60-7cb4fc1a4a7b.mp3" length="8548311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a6b9fcae-1e92-45a5-a2f2-2ca3e5835410/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a6b9fcae-1e92-45a5-a2f2-2ca3e5835410/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/a6b9fcae-1e92-45a5-a2f2-2ca3e5835410/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-b5ef04db-5fb2-4f25-98d1-0b36f69352f9.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>EP04: The #1 Takeaway From 1.1 Million Podcast Downloads with Jill Hart</title><itunes:title>EP04: The #1 Takeaway From 1.1 Million Podcast Downloads with Jill Hart</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Jill Hart:</strong> https://bit.ly/client-acquisition-for-coaches</p><p><em>(This is an affiliate link. Full disclosure: if you purchase anything through it, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.)</em></p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Jill Hart</strong>, also known as the Coaches Alchemist, who has hosted more than <strong>600 podcast episodes</strong> and generated over <strong>1.1 million downloads</strong>.</p><p>We talk about why she believes you should build the business before chasing an audience, how to create a clear path from attention to revenue, and why sticking with one strategy long enough to actually make it work matters.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Jill Hart:</strong> https://bit.ly/client-acquisition-for-coaches</p><p><em>(This is an affiliate link. Full disclosure: if you purchase anything through it, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.)</em></p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Jill Hart</strong>, also known as the Coaches Alchemist, who has hosted more than <strong>600 podcast episodes</strong> and generated over <strong>1.1 million downloads</strong>.</p><p>We talk about why she believes you should build the business before chasing an audience, how to create a clear path from attention to revenue, and why sticking with one strategy long enough to actually make it work matters.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f1f1fca2-cd63-4899-8e88-79a343ca0b3b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0bac5d45-3873-41a2-a354-24cbe9842401/Jill-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f1f1fca2-cd63-4899-8e88-79a343ca0b3b.mp3" length="9268749" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d9a849f3-a6f9-47ea-af05-a99fcf299584/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d9a849f3-a6f9-47ea-af05-a99fcf299584/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/d9a849f3-a6f9-47ea-af05-a99fcf299584/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-7a454c94-a40a-409f-b5d6-37c1ca2ee762.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>EP03: The 6-Figure Amazon KDP Publishing Playbook with Krista Brea</title><itunes:title>EP03: The 6-Figure Amazon KDP Publishing Playbook with Krista Brea</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Krista Brea:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/kdp-publishing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/kdp-publishing</a></p><p><em>(This is an affiliate link. Full disclosure: if you sign up through it, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.)</em></p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Krista Brea</strong>, who built a <strong>six-figure Amazon KDP publishing business</strong> while still working her day job.</p><p>We talk about how she got started with KDP, what helped her turn one book into a repeatable business, and what she would do if she had to start all over again from scratch.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Krista Brea:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/kdp-publishing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/kdp-publishing</a></p><p><em>(This is an affiliate link. Full disclosure: if you sign up through it, I may be paid a small commission at no extra cost to you.)</em></p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Krista Brea</strong>, who built a <strong>six-figure Amazon KDP publishing business</strong> while still working her day job.</p><p>We talk about how she got started with KDP, what helped her turn one book into a repeatable business, and what she would do if she had to start all over again from scratch.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. 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Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Yana G.Y:</strong> https://substack.com/@yanagy</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Yana G.Y</strong>, who built a <strong>six-figure Substack business generating roughly $20,000 a month</strong> — entirely on the side of her 9-to-5 job.</p><p>We talk about how she became a Substack bestseller in just three months, grew to over <strong>1,000 paying subscribers</strong>, and uses AI and automation to run the business in just a couple of hours a day.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong> Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://sustainable-side-hustle.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">19cd4b18-5ef2-45bc-a256-250fa7b6c9cd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/613c7733-d497-412a-939d-4da873b7bb6a/Yana-Podcast-Cover.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0900</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19cd4b18-5ef2-45bc-a256-250fa7b6c9cd.mp3" length="10757537" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bfa67a87-09c0-49f1-ae5c-1b0d24decc9b/transcript.json" type="application/json"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bfa67a87-09c0-49f1-ae5c-1b0d24decc9b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/bfa67a87-09c0-49f1-ae5c-1b0d24decc9b/index.html" type="text/html"/><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-db05f0fe-164a-4d93-a7b2-66fa665e2ebf.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>EP01: The “Portfolio Career” That Turned Veronica’s Expertise Into Multiple Income Streams</title><itunes:title>EP01: The “Portfolio Career” That Turned Veronica’s Expertise Into Multiple Income Streams</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Veronica LLorca Smith:</strong> https://substack.com/@veronicallorcasmith</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Veronica LLorca Smith</strong>, who left more than 15 years in corporate leadership and built a <strong>portfolio career</strong> around writing, courses, coaching, public speaking, and her personal brand.</p><p>We talk about how she went from selling $9 books to building multiple income streams, working with over 200 coaching clients, and creating speaking opportunities worth thousands of dollars.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. Leave a review and DM me on Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@vinayakramesh1</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with Veronica LLorca Smith:</strong> https://substack.com/@veronicallorcasmith</p><p>Welcome to the launch of the <strong>Sustainable Side Hustle Podcast with Vinayak Ramesh</strong>.</p><p>Today’s episode features <strong>Veronica LLorca Smith</strong>, who left more than 15 years in corporate leadership and built a <strong>portfolio career</strong> around writing, courses, coaching, public speaking, and her personal brand.</p><p>We talk about how she went from selling $9 books to building multiple income streams, working with over 200 coaching clients, and creating speaking opportunities worth thousands of dollars.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Don't forget to follow the show, download these powerful launch episodes, and drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; </strong>Claim your <strong>FREE</strong> gift for supporting the launch — the <strong>Substack Notes Starter Pack + Substack Growth Engine</strong>. 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