Native Hustle Podcast

Getting a brand to grow legs is tough. In the early days of our brand was a hotel amenity program. We had
a niche market (Native American Gaming). Many found our brand at casino resort hotels; it was a successful brand sampling program and helped us learn so much about partnership, pricing and distribution.

9 years ago, our business literally burned to the ground! How do you comeback from that?!?! Listen to this episode to hear how Sister Sky did exactly that!

Ashes to Action: Rebuilding with Grit - Native Hustle: From Rez Road to Target  On the 9-year anniversary of their business burning to the ground—literally—the sisters revisit one of the most harrowing moments of their entrepreneurial journey. What do you do when you lose everything? With raw honesty, resilience, and ev...

by retail @ manifestation by cofounder Marina TurningRobe 💥

“Can’t NOBODY do it for ME!” Manifest for you (or your small business). 💥 #sistersky #minkisoft #embraceyourroots #mixedtexturedhair #sisters #womanownedbusiness #loveyourhair #family #real #people #hair #results #target

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Marina & Monica (M1 M2) fixing to record next episode Native Hustle Podcast: From Rez Road to Target 🎯. Find us on Buzzsprout podcasts 💥 #sistersky #minkisoft #embraceyourroots #loveyourhair #nativeowned #familyowned #1nativeamericanhaircarebrand #sis #womanowned #real #people #hair

In this episode, the sisters talk about that moment when your shampoo just doesn’t suds enough—and why customer feedback matters. With laughs and honesty, they dive into the messy reality of running a business, the courage it takes to hear criticism, and the importance of always improving. Because nothing’s ever perfect the first time—and that’s okay.

More Suds, Please! Why Business is Always a Work in Progress - Native Hustle: From Rez Road to Target In this podcast episode, the sisters talk about that moment when your shampoo just doesn’t suds enough—and why customer feedback matters. With laughs and honesty, they dive into the messy reality of running a business, the courage it takes to hear...

Let's keep rolling! In this podcast episode, the sisters remind us that midlife is prime time to make bold moves. They talk about harnessing your wisdom, trusting your gut, and going after big goals with confidence. Expect laughs, real talk about being “seasoned,” and the reminder that this chapter? It’s powerful—and it’s yours. 💪✨

Midlife & Mighty: It’s Your Time to Build That Business - Native Hustle: From Rez Road to Target In this podcast episode, the sisters remind us that midlife is prime time to make bold moves. They talk about harnessing your wisdom, trusting your gut, and going after big goals with confidence. Expect laughs, real talk about being “seasoned,” an...

🎧 The sisters are BACK! The first episode of Native Hustle Reboot just dropped! We missed you—and we’re bringing you along for the wild ride as we chase a big dream: getting Sister Sky on the shelves at Target. 💥

It’s messy, real, and full of heart. Let’s do this together. 💪

No Junk, Just Genius: The Power of Quality in Business - Native Hustle: The Rez Road to Target In the kickoff episode of Native Hustle Reboot, the sisters spill the tea on their obsession with quality—back to the days of  candle-making and perfectly tied bows on gift sets. From crafty beginnings to business wisdom, they laugh through t...

Why not on the shelves at . Possibility thinking my fellow entrepreneurs.
See it. Believe it. Work hard to achieve it.

Ladies the time is NOW! Why not YOU? Why not ME? Why now #woman owned small business? #sistersky #loveyourhair #nativeowned #embraceyourroots #minkisoft #familyowned #sisters

Hi All! We are doing a podcast reboot!

Native Hustle: The Rez Road to Target is the real-time journey of two sister entrepreneurs building a beauty brand from the ground up—straight from the rez. With heart, hustle, and humor, they share their behind-the-scenes experiences as they work to get their mixed-texture haircare products on the shelves at Target. From product development and marketing to funding, rejection, and small wins that feel huge, this podcast is an honest look at what it takes to build a brand, serve your community, and stay rooted while reaching for big dreams.

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Episode #2 has dropped!
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Native Hustle Podcast: Episode #2 - Why Customers Are Everything Keep customer in the front of your mind! In this episode of Native Hustle, hosts Monica and Leah discuss the critical role customers play in the success of s...