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The last two years have been full of noise—flashy ads, empty promises, and “get rich quick” pitches that leave people burned. I’ve been watching, testing, and listening. And here’s the truth: people still want to make money online—but they want to do it in a way that feels safe, scam-proof, and realistic.

So in this newsletter, I want to give you six proven lanes that women are turning to right now. Each one is working in 2025, and each comes with simple tools that can help you shortcut the learning curve. Pick the lane that feels right for you:

1. Trust-First Micro Offers

Instead of a trying to get people to make a big scary investment, start with a tiny, low cost product that proves results and builds trust—like a Bootcamp, Workshop or Checklist about a topic you’re comfortable teaching.

👉 Tools to make it easy:

2. UGC Side Hustle

Brands are desperate for authentic short videos—no influencer following required. With a UGC Side Hustle, you can learn to shoot simple videos brands pay for. The best part? You don’t need a following—just the right system to find and pitch brands.

👉 Tools that help you land clients:

Pro tip: Start by making 2–3 sample videos for products you already own (skincare, coffee, gym gear). Upload them to a simple portfolio landing page builder, then start pitching.

3. Digital Products & Passive Income

This is my favorite for busy women: create once, sell forever. Printables, guides, templates—no inventory, no ads, no stress. Put together a Digital Product Starter Kit and launch your first one in 48 hours.

👉 Tools I recommend for this path:

4. Freelancing Fast Track

Sometimes the best way to start online is by proving to yourself you can get paid. Freelancing is a great way to do that. You can offer your services for just about anything and get paid for it.

👉 Tools to get rolling:

5. Membership / Community Model

What if your income didn’t reset to zero every month? Recurring revenue is the holy grail—steady income that compounds over time. Think Monthly Growth Lab with weekly product ideas and captions, or a private community where members hold each other accountable.

👉 Tools to host and grow your membership:

6. Boutique & ECom Hybrid

If you love products and want to sell physical goods, the smartest way is to pair dropshipping or wholesale with print-on-demand so you’re never stuck with piles of inventory. This model gives you variety, flexibility, and the ability to test quickly.

👉 Tools to source products:

👉 Where to sell it all:
The simplest place to tie everything together is this ecommerce platform. It integrates directly with POD and wholesale apps, so you can upload products, take payments, and fulfill orders automatically.

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My Closing Thought

Each of these paths is working right now—but what matters most is that you pick one and take action.

You don’t need to do it all at once. Just pick your lane, get your first win, and stack from there.

XOXO

Carina

PS - I’ve got one spot open for private coaching right now. If you think you’re a good fit, send me a message at [email protected].

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