Make money without leaving home
From candle-making to podcast-hosting and online teaching, these women found ways to rake in cash—no office needed! Learn their secrets so you can start earning too!
“I make $65,000 a year selling candles!”
“I used to work as a mental health therapist, but as my own form of therapy, I made candles.
I sent my creations to family and friends as gifts, but then people told me I should sell them, and I thought why not bring joy and happiness to others! A friend of mine joined me, and last year, we launched Activated Faith (ActivatedFaithProducts.com).
“To get started, I took candle-making classes, researched the product-selling laws in my state and purchased insurance. I sourced vendors for ingredients and made sure they followed certain health and safety practices. In the beginning, I bought boxes and twine from Amazon and made my own labels, but now I use a vendor for the packaging.
“Our candles range from $15–$28, come in scents such as Greek fig and bamboo coconut, are made with natural soy wax and essential and fragrance oils and are free of chemicals like parabens and phthalates. Once a candle burns all the way down, there’s a surprise crystal at the bottom and information about what it stands for.
“The candles are 100% handmade in my home and sold on our website and through various wholesalers. A lot of business comes through word of mouth, but I also use social media and email marketing and attend farmers markets and festivals. I love this business because it’s so uplifting for me and our customers. Plus, as a mom of four, I get to work from home, and my kids love helping out too. In our first year, we made $65,000 in sales! The money I make goes back into the business and pays for things like horseback riding lessons for my kids and trips to Disney.”