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:
Setup your business so you look legit
Get a custom domain to build trust
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:
Use this simple CRM system to track brand leads, pitches, and follow-ups so you never lose a deal.
Set up this DM automation tool to respond quickly when brands message you on Instagram or Facebook.
Add polish to your videos with this instant captioning service, so your work looks professional.
Repurpose your video content with this pin-creation platform to turn clips into Pinterest traffic.
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:
Choose from this massive library of design assets to make your products stand out.
Use this all-in-one mockup platform and this quick mockup generator to create professional product previews in minutes.
Write your descriptions and captions faster with this AI copy tool.
Sell and deliver seamlessly using this funnel + sales page builder.
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:
Get started quickly by offering your services on this popular freelance marketplace.
If you plan to offer SEO, research keywords and audit websites with this keyword research platform or go deeper using this advanced SEO tool.
Stay organized and follow up with prospects using this simple email + CRM platform.
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:
Keep everything simple with this all-in-one community + course platform.
Build and sell structured memberships using this training site builder or this alternative platform.
Create a personal touch at scale with this video message tool that lets you welcome every new member.
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:
For custom products made on demand, check out this POD supplier option, this alternative POD platform, and this global POD network.
If you’d rather add wholesale inventory without holding stock, use this wholesale marketplace, this trending fashion supplier, or this large apparel marketplace
👉 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].

