SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - CASSIE D'APICE So, Who is Cassie? Wife, dog mum, Business Analyst, archer, horse rider, violinist, crafter, side hustle business owner, breast cancer survivor. How did you cross paths with Julie and Happy Side Hustle? I completed Julie’s 5 day...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - MARIAM HI So, Who is Mariam Hi? I’ve worked in higher education for the last 8 years, which wasn’t planned but I’ve really enjoyed it. I started at a new university this September after taking a 6 month career break- which was the best thing I’ve...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - LAURA WATKIN So, Who is Laura Watkin? I am a mum to 2 girls, an academic, a science geek, girl guide leader, occasional paddler, crafter and travel enthusiast. How did you cross paths with Julie and Happy Side Hustle? Lockdown 2020, I spotted a...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - KAREN EVANS Tell us a little bit about yourself. I live in Dorset, 56 years old. Worked as a Lab Tech then a florist for 20 years then in fashion retail last 8 years till I was made redundant in 2019. Married with 2 boys 19 and 22 years old. Love...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - HARRIET MITCHELL 1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. Firstly, I hate talking about myself out of the comfort zone, but here we go. I’m a 36 year old mother to two: Jacob who’s 11 and Tilly almost 3. I live in rural Suffolk, in an amazing...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - MARGARET ANNE 1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Margaret Anne (yes I get both names) I’m 50 and I live in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire with my partner of 19 years, Gary. I work full time and have done since I graduated at 21. I initially...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - RUTH BARKER-MAGOWAN 1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m 59 – a mum to 6 and a nana to 13! I’ve been married to my soulmate for 25 years this year although this is my third attempt at wedded bliss- the first two ended up with me in...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - KIRSTINE CARR 1) Can you give me a bit of background/intro to you? I’m 53, living in Wiltshire. I’ve 2 grown children, 2 grandchildren and I work full time in Customer Services for Wiltshire council. I’ve always been a bit arty crafty with a love...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - BARBARA DUNSMORE 1) Can you give me a bit of background/intro to you? Hi, I’m Barbara, I live just outside Edinburgh, I’m 45, live with my partner, my 4 yr old son and 2 cats. I work in IT usually, but my contract finished just as covid struck...

SIDE HUSTLE STORIES - RACHEL WESTON 1) Can you give me a bit of background/intro to you? Hi, I am a 36 year old stay at home mum with one daughter, Harbour, and she is two.  I’ve always loved art & craft and now I love incorporating it into our days and letting...