“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” ⚖️ ~Jana Kingsford

I’d love to know which of these 9 side hustle wants resonates with you... (#407)

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to better support your side hustle journey, especially as you balance it with your full-time job.

To help with that, my coach Josh suggested his Content Strategy Clarifier skill session — a method for pinpointing what really matters to your audience. The goal is to come up with 9 sentences that can guide everything you create moving forward.

So, after reflecting on your email replies and doing a few customer interviews, I pulled together nine key things that might be on your mind right now. Do any of these resonate with you?

1. A realistic approach for fitting your side hustle into a busy life

   1. “I want this to fit in my schedule — I can’t sacrifice my day job or family time”

   2. “I want strategies that work with my energy and limited schedule”

   3. “I want to make progress in the time I have available”

2. How to make the most of your limited time

   1. “I want to know what to focus on first”

   2. “I want a roadmap that breaks down tasks into chunks I can actually complete”

   3. “I want to understand what's most important now versus later”

3. Encouraging support from someone who “gets it”

   1. “I want someone who understands what it's like to juggle everything I’m juggling”

   2. “I want to know how I can stay motivated if progress is slow or I have to pause for a few weeks”

   3. “I want to go at my own pace without feeling behind”

💭 Here’s where you come in: I’d love your help. Do any of these feel spot on for you? Which ones? Am I missing anything?

Hit reply and let me know. Even a quick “yes to 1a and 3c” would be super helpful!

On to the picks! ✨

P.S. Want to share your side hustle experience? I’d love to hear what’s working, what’s frustrating, and what support would help. If you’re up for a quick, no-pressure chat, grab a 30-minute spot here.

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#picks 😍

• Stretch My Time Off - this “smart” planner helps you map out your PTO around public holidays for longer breaks. Genius! Perfect for recharging and sneaking in some side hustle time. I used this to plan a longer weekend for the Juneteenth holiday.
  

• I’ve been trying to cut back on eating out, so

  Emily Ley
  ’s list of slow-cooker recipes caught my eye. Last week, I pulled out my crockpot (for the first time in 6 years!) and made the Coca-Cola pot roast —so easy and delicious. I’m also eyeing the nachos on this list. Comes in handy on those busy days when I want to do something quick for dinner for me and grandma.
  

• Want to grow your email list your way — without the stress? 👀 Need some fresh ideas? I just signed up for two free events happening March 11-13, and I think you’ll love them too!

  • ✨ Grow Your List Without Social Media Summit – Strategies to grow your list without relying on social media. Think podcasting, collaborations, summits, and more. (Bundles and summits have been huge for my list growth over the past few years! )

  • 🎧 List Building Live – An audio summit you can listen to on the go! Each speaker is sharing the #1 way they grew their list in the last year —so you get what’s actually working right now.

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#icymi

• 😍. Last issue’s top pick: This super chill book club!

life’s too short not to sing 🎤

• 🌱 Side Hustle Idea Kickstart: Stuck on what business to start? This mini-course gives you six bite-sized lessons plus personal feedback from me!
  

• 💡 For my Chicago folks!

  • Help rescue dogs by betting on love! 🌹 Vote for Bachelor contestants & support Mutts of the Midway. No need to watch the show - just help Chicago pups find homes!

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