And I believe you can keep your day job AND build a fulfilling business
Let's Start with You
You're here because you're dreaming of building something of your own, but you're not looking to quit your day job or burn out in the process. Maybe you're:
- Searching for a creative outlet that could bring in extra income
- Wanting to explore entrepreneurship without diving in full-time
- Ready to do this entrepreneurship thing differently
Sound familiar? You're in exactly the right place.
My Side Hustle Story
Picture this: A burnt-out network engineer approaching her 30th birthday, feeling like she needed… something. That was me over 10 years ago. My response? Starting a blog exactly one week before the big 3-0 (because if I didn't have life completely figured out by then, I had to do something, right? 😅).
Here's the thing about side hustles – sometimes they sneak up on you in the most beautiful ways.
What began as a simple blog transformed into an unexpected journey of connection, growth, and, yes, even an accidental business! Before I knew it, I was building websites, growing email lists, and discovering that I could make money using my skills on my own terms.
Life's thrown its share of plot twists my way (hello, layoffs and career changes 👋🏾), but my side hustle has been this amazing constant. It's become more than just extra income – it's my creative outlet, my community, and honestly? It has given me options and a sense of purpose when things with my career feel uncertain.
What I Know For Sure
After more than a decade of juggling my career, side hustle, and caregiving for my grandmother, here's what I've learned:
- You can build something meaningful in tiny pockets of time (I am a huge fan of 15-minute blocks!)
- Baby steps, doing a little bit every day, matters
- Your side hustle can stay a side hustle (yes, that's absolutely allowed! 💫)
- Companies often value entrepreneurial employees (it helped me land my current role!)
- There's power in doing business your way (no hustle culture required)
Let's Build Together
Here are a few ways we can connect:
📧 #jesspicks Newsletter
Think of it as a weekly pep talk in your inbox. Every week, I share behind-the-scenes peeks at my own side hustle journey, practical tips for building yours, and carefully curated resources to help you grow – all designed to fit into your busy schedule. Best part? It's free!
🚀 Side Hustle Idea Kickstart
Not sure where to begin? This 30-minute self-paced course helps you uncover your perfect side hustle idea and take action. It's specifically designed for busy professionals (because I get it!), and includes my personal feedback on your answers.
Here's what one participant shared: “Jessica's short and sweet mini-course helped me identify three side hustle ideas I had never considered before. Her encouragement throughout is priceless, whether it's her warm and energetic tone in the videos or her supportive comments and personalized feedback.”
🎤 Book Me to Speak
Looking to inspire your community with actionable insights about building a sustainable side hustle? I'd love to share my journey and lessons with your audience.
Whatever path you choose, remember this: Your side hustle journey is yours. There's no one “right” way to do this entrepreneurship thing.