Which side hustle is the next one you want to try? — #2 of 10 in The Minimalist Hustlers 10-Day Challenge to Earn by Writing Short-form Stories Writing on Medium has opened up the heavens regarding alternative income streams. I’m always keeping an eye on the creator economy, Saas development, & side hustles. …

How would you know? — What makes a Maker? I didn’t realize that side hustle culture was such a part of my DNA until I read Jamie’s newsletter article. It inspired me to list all the times I had to hustle & remember my parents’ influence. Some of the side hustles from my past ventures: …

Side hustler born and bred? Or circumstances beyond control? Are you a side hustler? How would you know? For years it never occurred to me that side hustle culture was part of my DNA. It took Jamie’s newsletter article — Jamie Northrup — Minimalist Hustler it sent me on an…

For years, my children have watched me look around for postcards anytime we traveled. It was a given, Mom is looking for a postcard. It was obvious that a photographer would have better results than I would, taking pictures wherever we go. The simplest, most valuable, memorable, trinket from traveling…

We all should be ourselves but we all also look up to others who are guides. Who are some of the people that if you could cherry pick traits, what would you pick and why? This may be a listicle later. Stand by! My projects are all online. Being introverted [do not mistake it for shy, as I am not] It is difficult for me to…

Most of the great ideas I’ve learned in adulthood have come from social media leads. It seems a little foolish to admit this. But we’ve mentioned before, the weave of universal synchronicity. …

Have to start somewhere To get started, you have to build. It’s your choice, the exploit, but just jump in and start somewhere. My projects all started as a fluke, a witty nonsense rebuff to a silly comment. They all lead me to learning, in every capacity of my being…

We grew up with a very Stoic culture, strength despite the problem, grit to carry on, resilience built up from the battle wounds. I did not burden my children with those ancient ideals. We will see if it was the best decision or not. What’s really going on… for me…

A friend reached out a few years ago when I was a bored complacent working mom. The news wasn’t good but it was necessary. Another long time friend of ours passed away. A guy we knew, loved from our childhood. It shook us to our senses. …