Both Sides of the Check

Send us a textYou started the business. You’re grinding. You’ve got the vision, the hustle, the late nights, the receipts. But now you’re wondering… why ain’t my friends reposting? Why hasn’t my cousin bought a t-shirt?In this episode of Both Sides of the Check, we dive deep into the messy, honest, and eye-opening conversation about friends, family, and that unspoken expectation of support when you launch your dream.Do they owe it to you? Should you have to ask? And what if their silence is louder

Send us a textLet’s go there.In this episode, Ms Cat & LiShon unpack the weight, the pride, and the pressure behind the label “Black-owned.” What started as a badge of honor—something to uplift and represent—can sometimes feel like a box that limits how far we’re “allowed” to grow.Are we building for culture, for currency, or both?And does that label help us… or hold us back?This is a real, layered convo about identity, ownership, audience, and impact. At the end of the day, the business is

Send us a textLet’s talk about it. Everybody says they want a boss… until they realize what that really means.In this episode, Ms Cat & LiShon peel back the curtain on what it’s like dating as full-time entrepreneurs. The long hours. The missed calls. The vision that don’t clock out. They’re asking the real question: can someone who’s used to getting paid on Fridays handle someone who’s building a legacy 24/7?Because let’s be clear—they're not giving up the grind for love.If love can’t keep

Send us a textLet’s be real—entrepreneurship will test you. In this episode, Ms Cat & LiShon dive into the raw truth about risk—when to take it, when to fall back, and how to decide what’s really worth it. They open up about their journey of stepping into brick-and-mortar spaces, what they gained, what it cost, and what they learned the hard way.We’re not here to glamorize struggle. We’re here to remind you: there is no success without sacrifice, but there's no reward worth your peace.So

Send us a textWelcome to the very first episode of Both Sides of the Check—where unfiltered meets unstoppable.In this kickoff convo, get to know your hosts Ms Cat and LiShon, two unorthodox entrepreneurs who are pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to chase purpose, build something from nothing, and try to stay sane in the process.We’re talking about more than just business moves. This podcast is about life behind the grind—the wins, the losses, the fears, the faith, the “what the