A 30-Year-Old Woman Works " 2 Hours a Day " Outside of School and Earns $22,000 a Month in Passive Income - Here's Her Typical Week
In 2020, I worked two marketing jobs and had a busy 80-hour work week. But my true passion was creating art.
In April 2020, I founded DomaIN as a side business. Since then, it has grown into a successful art and interior design brand. I earn $22,000 a month in passive income by selling online through my website, Etsy, Society6, and retailers like Target and Home Goods. I have also worked with major brands such as Disney, Samsung, Lowe's and Dr. Doc Martens worked together.
The best part is that I only spend an average of two hours a day using DomiNO. I spend the rest of my time working remotely as an interactive designer.
Here is my typical week:
My working hours are very flexible.
At my full-time job, I usually work from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Since I work from home and don't have to travel, I can get up at 8 a.m. and spend an hour answering emails about customer orders.
I change my activities to avoid burnout.
On Mondays, I spend time creating social media content for DomaINS, such as decorating my house to showcase my product line.
On Tuesdays, I take care of more detailed tasks, such as editing videos. On Wednesdays, I usually work on a new piece of art and film the entire process to publish it online.
On Thursdays, I try to learn a new art or business skill. For example, I might watch a YouTube video on Adobe Illustrator or listen to a podcast about what causes a social media post to go viral.
If I can, I use Saturday and Sunday to rest. Sometimes I go out with my boyfriend or spend time with family and friends. When I stay at home, I like to browse the internet for inspiration for eclectic decorations.
I spend time thinking about what will happen next.
I often update my website on Friday and find new product ideas. I always try to offer my customers more options, such as puzzles, kitchenware, art prints and clothing.
In the last year, I have taken on more independent projects. Two of my favorite jobs were working with Dr. Martens at their Santa Monica location and partnering with NASCAR during Women's History Month to honor their organization's female track and field presidents.
My work is included in Target's 2023 Black History Month Collection. In 2024, my collaboration with the Hair accessories line Goody Tru will be sold at Walmart. My work will also be featured on stationery as part of Walmart's Black History Month collection.
I want my work to inspire others. creators.
I always try to make it better than the last work I made, which can sometimes lead to artist's block.
When I'm really having a hard time making a drawing, I visit a local art gallery. Two of my favorite places are the Broad Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
My goal is to one day exhibit my work in museums. As a child, I visited galleries and it was extremely rare to see the work of black artists. I want to make this dream come true to inspire other young black creators too.
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