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I'm gonna be honest with you, being a mom is not for the weak. But plot twist? Trying to hustle for money while handling toddlers and their chaos.

I started my side hustle journey about three years ago when I discovered that my Target runs were way too frequent. I was desperate for my own money.

The Virtual Assistant Life

So, I kicked things off was jumping into virtual assistance. And not gonna lie? It was ideal. I could hustle while the kids slept, and literally all it took was a computer and internet.

My first tasks were simple tasks like email sorting, doing social media scheduling, and basic admin work. Pretty straightforward. I charged about fifteen to twenty bucks hourly, which wasn't much but as a total beginner, you gotta build up your portfolio.

What cracked me up? I'd be on a client call looking completely put together from the shoulders up—blazer, makeup, the works—while wearing pajama bottoms. Main character energy.

My Etsy Journey

Once I got comfortable, I decided to try the selling on Etsy. All my mom friends seemed to sell stuff on Etsy, so I was like "why not start one too?"

I created creating PDF planners and wall art. What's great about digital products? You create it once, and it can make money while you sleep. Literally, I've made sales at 3am while I was sleeping.

When I got my first order? I freaked out completely. My partner was like I'd injured myself. But no—I was just, celebrating my first five bucks. Judge me if you want.

Content Creator Life

Next I started writing and making content. This particular side gig is a marathon not a sprint, trust me on this.

I began a parenting blog where I wrote about the chaos of parenting—everything unfiltered. Not the highlight reel. Just authentic experiences about how I once found a chicken nugget in my bra.

Building up views was slow. At the beginning, I was basically my only readers were my mom and two bots. But I kept at it, and after a while, things took off.

These days? I generate revenue through affiliate marketing, collaborations, and display ads. Recently I made over $2K from my blog alone. Crazy, right?

The Social Media Management Game

After I learned social media for my own stuff, brands started asking if I could run their social media.

Here's the thing? Tons of businesses are terrible with social media. They understand they have to be on it, but they're clueless about the algorithm.

I swoop in. I handle social media for several small companies—a bakery, a boutique, and a fitness studio. I develop content, queue up posts, respond to comments, and check their stats.

I charge between $500-1500 per month per business, depending on what they need. Best part? I handle this from my phone during soccer practice.

The Freelance Writing Hustle

For the wordy folks, content writing is a goldmine. I'm not talking literary fiction—I'm talking about commercial writing.

Businesses everywhere are desperate for content. I've written articles about everything from subjects I knew nothing about before Googling. Being an expert isn't required, you just need to be able to learn quickly.

I typically charge $50-150 per article, depending on the topic and length. When I'm hustling hard I'll produce ten to fifteen pieces and earn an extra $1,000-2,000.

The funny thing is: I was the person who barely passed English class. And now I'm a professional writer. Life's funny like that.

Virtual Tutoring

When COVID hit, online tutoring exploded. I was a teacher before kids, so this was an obvious choice.

I joined several tutoring platforms. You make your own schedule, which is non-negotiable when you have children who keep you guessing.

I mainly help with elementary reading and math. Rates vary from fifteen to thirty bucks per hour depending on the platform.

Here's what's weird? Sometimes my kids will crash my tutoring session mid-session. I've literally had to be professional while chaos erupted behind me. The families I work with are very sympathetic because they're living the same life.

The Reselling Game

So, this hustle I stumbled into. While organizing my kids' room and posted some items on Mercari.

They sold instantly. That's when I realized: people will buy anything.

At this point I frequent anywhere with deals, on the hunt for quality items. I'll find something for $3 and sell it for $30.

It's definitely work? For sure. You're constantly listing and shipping. But it's oddly satisfying about finding a gem at a yard sale and making money.

Also: my kids think I'm cool when I find unique items. Last week I grabbed a collectible item that my son went crazy for. Got forty-five dollars for it. Mom for the win.

Real Talk Time

Let me keep it real: side hustles take work. There's work involved, hence the name.

There are moments when I'm completely drained, doubting everything. I'm grinding at dawn getting stuff done while it's quiet, then being a full-time parent, then back to work after bedtime.

But you know what? I earned this money. I'm not asking anyone to get the good coffee. I'm helping with our household income. I'm teaching my children that women can hustle.

What I Wish I Knew

If you're considering a hustle of your own, here's my advice:

Start with one thing. Don't try to juggle ten things. Choose one hustle and get good at it before taking on more.

Honor your limits. Your available hours, that's okay. Two hours of focused work is more than enough to start.

Don't compare yourself to the highlight reels. That mom with the six-figure side hustle? She probably started years ago and has resources you don't see. Do your thing.

Don't be afraid to invest, but wisely. There are tons of free resources. Avoid dropping massive amounts on training until you've validated your idea.

Do similar tasks together. This is crucial. Set aside time blocks for different things. Monday might be making stuff day. Wednesday could the content discussed be handling business stuff.

The Mom Guilt is Real

I have to be real with you—mom guilt is a thing. There are days when I'm focused on work while my kids need me, and I hate it.

But I remind myself that I'm teaching them how to hustle. I'm teaching my kids that women can be mothers and entrepreneurs.

Also? Financial independence has helped me feel more like myself. I'm more satisfied, which helps me be better.

Income Reality Check

How much do I earn? On average, combining everything, I pull in $3K-5K. Certain months are higher, it fluctuates.

Is this getting-rich money? No. But this money covers stuff that matters to us that would've been really hard. It's also building my skills and experience that could become a full-time thing.

Wrapping This Up

At the end of the day, combining motherhood and entrepreneurship is challenging. It's not a secret sauce. Most days I'm winging it, fueled by espresso and stubbornness, and crossing my fingers.

But I'm proud of this journey. Every penny made is evidence of my capability. It shows that I have identity beyond motherhood.

So if you're considering diving into this? Take the leap. Begin before you're ready. Your future self will be so glad you did.

And remember: You're more than making it through—you're creating something amazing. Even when there's likely mysterious crumbs on your keyboard.

For real. This is the life, mess included.

Surviving to Thriving: My Journey as a Single Mom

Here's the truth—single motherhood was never the plan. I never expected to be becoming a content creator. But fast forward to now, three years later, paying bills by creating content while raising two kids basically solo. And real talk? It's been the most terrifying, empowering, and unexpected blessing of my life.

The Starting Point: When Everything Fell Apart

It was a few years ago when my relationship fell apart. I can still picture sitting in my new apartment (I kept the kids' stuff, he took everything else), unable to sleep at 2am while my kids were asleep. I had less than a thousand dollars in my bank account, little people counting on me, and a paycheck that wasn't enough. The stress was unbearable, y'all.

I was scrolling social media to distract myself from the anxiety—because that's what we do? when everything is chaos, right?—when I saw this solo parent discussing how she paid off $30,000 in debt through content creation. I remember thinking, "No way that's legit."

But desperation makes you brave. Or both. Often both.

I installed the TikTok app the next morning. My first video? Me, no makeup, messy bun, venting about how I'd just spent my last $12 on a cheap food for my kids' lunches. I posted it and immediately regretted it. Why would anyone care about someone's train wreck of a life?

Apparently, thousands of people.

That video got 47,000 views. 47,000 people watched me almost lose it over chicken nuggets. The comments section turned into this unexpected source of support—fellow solo parents, others barely surviving, all saying "I feel this." That was my turning point. People didn't want perfect. They wanted honest.

Finding My Niche: The Hot Mess Single Mom Brand

Here's what nobody tells you about content creation: you need a niche. And my niche? I stumbled into it. I became the mom who tells the truth.

I started posting about the stuff everyone keeps private. Like how I lived in one outfit because laundry felt impossible. Or when I fed my kids cereal for dinner several days straight and called it "survival mode." Or that moment when my six-year-old asked why we don't live with dad, and I had to discuss divorce to a kid who believes in magic.

My content wasn't polished. My lighting was terrible. I filmed on a phone with a broken screen. But it was unfiltered, and evidently, that's what connected.

Within two months, I hit ten thousand followers. Month three, 50,000. By month six, I'd crossed six figures. Each milestone blew my mind. People who wanted to hear what I had to say. Little old me—a barely surviving single mom who had to learn everything from scratch six months earlier.

The Daily Grind: Balancing Content and Chaos

Here's what it actually looks like of my typical day, because creating content solo is the opposite of those perfect "day in the life" videos you see.

5:30am: My alarm sounds. I do want to throw my phone, but this is my precious quiet time. I make coffee that I'll microwave repeatedly, and I start recording. Sometimes it's a GRWM talking about budgeting. Sometimes it's me prepping lunches while talking about co-parenting struggles. The lighting is whatever I can get.

7:00am: Kids emerge. Content creation goes on hold. Now I'm in full mom mode—making breakfast, locating lost items (seriously, always ONE), packing lunches, mediating arguments. The chaos is overwhelming.

8:30am: Drop off time. I'm that mom creating content in traffic at stop signs. I know, I know, but I gotta post.

9:00am-2:00pm: This is my productive time. Peace and quiet. I'm editing content, responding to comments, planning content, pitching brands, analyzing metrics. They believe content creation is just posting videos. Nope. It's a full business.

I usually batch-create content on Monday and Wednesday. That means creating 10-15 pieces in one session. I'll switch outfits so it seems like separate days. Pro tip: Keep different outfits accessible for outfit changes. My neighbors probably think I'm unhinged, filming myself talking to my phone in the yard.

3:00pm: School pickup. Mom mode activated. But this is where it's complicated—sometimes my top performing content come from this time. A few days ago, my daughter had a epic meltdown in Target because I refused to get a $40 toy. I made content in the vehicle later about managing big emotions as a single mom. It got 2.3M views.

Evening: All the evening things. I'm usually too exhausted to create anything, but I'll schedule content, check DMs, or strategize. Often, after the kids are asleep, I'll edit videos until midnight because a client needs content.

The truth? Balance doesn't exist. It's just controlled chaos with occasional wins.

The Financial Reality: How I Support My Family

Okay, let's talk numbers because this is what you're wondering. Can you make a living as a online creator? For sure. Is it simple? Hell no.

My first month, I made zero dollars. Month two? Also nothing. Month three, I got my first paid partnership—a hundred and fifty bucks to post about a meal kit service. I broke down. That $150 fed us.

Currently, three years in, here's how I generate revenue:

Brand Partnerships: This is my primary income. I work with brands that make sense—practical items, parenting tools, kids' stuff. I get paid anywhere from five hundred to five thousand dollars per campaign, depending on what they need. Last month, I did four brand deals and made $8K.

Creator Fund/Ad Revenue: TikTok's creator fund pays not much—a few hundred dollars per month for huge view counts. YouTube money is more lucrative. I make about $1.5K monthly from YouTube, but that took two years to build up.

Link Sharing: I post links to products I actually use—everything from my go-to coffee machine to the bunk beds in their room. If someone clicks and buys, I get a kickback. This brings in about $800-$1200/month.

Info Products: I created a single mom budget planner and a food prep planner. $15 apiece, and I sell maybe 50-100 per month. That's another $1-1.5K.

Consulting Services: Other aspiring creators pay me to teach them the ropes. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions for two hundred per hour. I do about 5-10 each month.

Total monthly income: Typically, I'm making $10,000-15,000 per month now. It varies, some are less. It's variable, which is terrifying when there's no backup. But it's 3x what I made at my corporate job, and I'm home when my kids need me.

The Hard Parts Nobody Mentions

Content creation sounds glamorous until you're having a breakdown because a video flopped, or dealing with hate comments from random people.

The negativity is intense. I've been mom-shamed, told I'm a bad influence, accused of lying about being a divorced parent. Someone once commented, "Maybe your husband left because you're annoying." That one hurt so bad.

The algorithm shifts. One week you're getting insane views. The following week, you're struggling for views. Your income goes up and down. You're never off, never resting, worried that if you take a break, you'll be forgotten.

The mom guilt is amplified exponentially. Each post, I wonder: Am I oversharing? Are my kids safe? Will they hate me for this when they're grown? I have strict rules—limited face shots, no discussing their personal struggles, nothing humiliating. But the line is not always clear.

The exhaustion is real. Some weeks when I don't want to film anything. When I'm done, talked out, and completely finished. But the mortgage is due. So I push through.

The Wins

But here's what's real—even with the struggles, this journey has created things I never anticipated.

Financial freedom for the first time in my life. I'm not a millionaire, but I cleared $18K. I have an emergency fund. We took a real vacation last summer—the Mouse House, which was a dream two years ago. I don't dread checking my balance anymore.

Control that's priceless. When my kid was ill last month, I didn't have to stress about missing work or worry about money. I worked from the doctor's office. When there's a school thing, I'm there. I'm in their lives in ways I wasn't with a regular job.

Community that saved me. The other creators I've met, especially solo parents, have become actual friends. We vent, exchange tips, encourage each other. My followers have become this amazing support system. They hype me up, support me, and remind me I'm not alone.

Something that's mine. Finally, I have something that's mine. I'm not just an ex or somebody's mother. I'm a entrepreneur. A businesswoman. Someone who created this.

My Best Tips

If you're a single mom considering content creation, here's what I wish someone had told me:

Don't wait. Your first videos will suck. Mine did. It's fine. You learn by doing, not by waiting until everything is perfect.

Be authentic, not perfect. People can sense inauthenticity. Share your real life—the unfiltered truth. That's the magic.

Protect your kids. Establish boundaries. Know your limits. Their privacy is the priority. I keep names private, rarely show their faces, and respect their dignity.

Build multiple income streams. Diversify or one way to earn. The algorithm is unstable. Multiple streams = safety.

Create in batches. When you have free time, film multiple videos. Tomorrow you will be grateful when you're burnt out.

Interact. Answer comments. Check messages. Create connections. Your community is crucial.

Analyze performance. Not all content is worth creating. If something takes forever and tanks while a different post takes no time and gets massive views, pivot.

Take care of yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup. Step away. Guard your energy. Your mental health matters more than going viral.

Give it time. This is a marathon. It took me eight months to make decent money. The first year, I made barely $15,000. Year 2, $80K. This year, I'm projected for $100K+. It's a long game.

Stay connected to your purpose. On tough days—and trust me, there will be—think about your why. For me, it's independence, time with my children, and validating that I'm capable of more than I thought possible.

The Honest Truth

Real talk, I'm being honest. Content creation as a single mom is challenging. So damn hard. You're managing a business while being the sole caretaker of tiny humans who need you constantly.

Some days I wonder what I'm doing. Days when the negativity affect me. Days when I'm burnt out and questioning if I should quit this with a 401k.

But then suddenly my daughter shares she loves that I'm home. Or I check my balance and see money. Or I get a DM from a follower saying my content inspired her. And I understand the impact.

What's Next

A few years back, I was terrified and clueless how to make it work. Today, I'm a full-time content creator making way more than I made in my 9-5, and I'm available when they need me.

My goals going forward? Hit 500K by end of year. Start a podcast for single moms. Write a book eventually. Keep building this business that supports my family.

Content creation gave me a path forward when I was desperate. It gave me a way to provide for my family, be there, and create something meaningful. It's a surprise, but it's where I belong.

To all the single moms considering this: You can. It won't be easy. You'll consider quitting. But you're already doing the hardest job—doing this alone. You're more capable than you know.

Jump in messy. Stay the course. Guard your peace. And always remember, you're not just surviving—you're building something incredible.

Time to go, I need to go record a video about why my kid's school project is due tomorrow and surprise!. Because that's the content creator single mom life—content from the mess, one TikTok at a time.

Honestly. This journey? It's the best decision. Despite I'm sure there's crumbs everywhere. Dream life, chaos and all.