Seven months ago, I was googling “how to make extra money from home.” I had just been laid off, my nervous system was buzzing, and I needed proof that I could still be “valuable” and generate income if I had to.

Over 3 months, I experimented with three different gig-style income streams: market research studies, restaurant mystery shopping, and wedding event support, and made exactly $1,127.

Some of it felt empowering. Some of it felt absurd.

In This Episode:

• What it was like having a post go viral on LinkedIn last week
• Why I felt like I needed to be “busy” and “useful” after getting laid off
• How I landed seven paid market research gigs, one of which paid $200
• The unglamorous aspects of restaurant mystery shopping
• The mindset shift that made me stop gig work completely and commit to building visibility and leverage

Resources & Links:

Episode 2: Why I Almost “PANIC-SOLD” My House, and How I’m Saving Over $1,500/Month

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