Ladies Get Paid Feeling Stuck in Your Career? This Will Change Everything.
Nov 7, 2025
Feeling stuck in your career? Discover how a side hustle can illuminate your true path. Ali shares her journey as a content writer, and how culinary storytelling reignited her passion. Explore tips on pivoting into new careers without traditional experience, the importance of networking, and how to pitch yourself to brands you care about. Learn to combine your strengths, and transform nervousness into excitement for change. It's all about embracing your competitive edge and testing small projects to find what truly fuels you!
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Side Hustles Hold Hidden Competitive Edges
- Your competitive edge can live in a side hustle rather than your day job.
- Treat passion projects as proof of deep interest and unique positioning.
Stop Applying Randomly; Be Strategic
- When the job market is tight, stop mass-applying and get strategic about who you reach out to.
- Use targeted networking and idea-led outreach instead of generic applications.
The Chic Chef Side Project
- Ali runs a food Substack called The Chic Chef and co-wrote a cookbook with her dad in high school.
- She documents recipes and restaurant experiences and collaborates with a friend on branding.
