Pursuing side hustles as working moms is a fulfilling feat for so many mothers. As a mom who spent 12 years working in corporate America while pursuing my own passions on the side, I’ve experienced firsthand the benefits of leveraging transferable work skills to fuel my side hustles. I encourage you to think about the skills you use daily in your job and consider how you can apply them to start or build upon a side hustle—one that could eventually turn into a full-time gig if that’s your goal.

Top Ways to Use Your Work Skills to Start a Lucrative Side Hustle

I’ll be sharing the 4 best side hustles that working moms can do while holding down a job. All of these “mom hustles” are profitable and can scale into full-time, lucrative careers if that’s what you’re aiming for. This is about tapping into those transferable skills from work and applying them to your side passions.

Profitable Side Hustles for Working Moms

1. Coaching
Coaching is a booming industry, and it’s only getting stronger. There are countless types of coaches out there, and the demand is high. What skills have you mastered that you could pass on to someone else? Is it customer service, administration, sales, marketing, time management, goal setting, leadership, project management, technology, financial literacy, communication, or problem-solving? The list is endless.

Consider using the skills you’re naturally gifted in to help someone who needs your knowledge. You can become a life coach, business coach, career coach, health and wellness coach, mindset coach, parenting coach, public speaking coach, confidence coach, productivity coach, creativity coach, fitness coach, or even a blog or podcast coach. There’s so many coaching niches to explore.

2. Hosting Webinars
A webinar is a live, virtual event where a speaker presents expert information, facilitates trainings, or holds discussions in real-time. These can be hosted on various video platforms. Moms can make money by leveraging their skills, passions, and expertise to host these events and charging attendees a fee. You can host webinars on topics such as self-care, balancing work and motherhood, personal development, community engagement, or faith in the workplace—the possibilities are endless.

3. Selling Digital Products
Take your knowledge and create digital products that people need. Use your skills to create digital products like checklists, eBooks, spreadsheets, how-to guides, online courses, worksheets, or templates. You can sell these items on your website or blog, or you can use a platform like Etsy, which already has a built-in audience, making it easier to get sales.

Related: Sell These 10 Digital Products to Grow Your Business

4. Freelance Writing
You can leverage your expertise to write for various publications. When I was a recruiter, I wrote for several career publications and posted articles on LinkedIn to build my authority. If you’re a teacher, you can reach out to teacher publications and share your years of experience in a specific area. If you’re an admin, your skills are in demand, and you can write articles for business magazines or solopreneurs on the best admin tips. Mid- or top-level executives can share their knowledge on topics like balancing a high-profile career while managing a busy household or offering advice on salary negotiations. There are endless ways to leverage your skills through freelance writing.

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