Can you believe that it’s basically March?! I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again, “Time waits for no man!” The real question is, have you achieved any of your goals for this 1st quarter yet?  

I’ll be candid and let you guys know that one of my goals for the year has been to earn more passive income online.  

I had my first experience with making money online circa 2014. At the time, I was on my debt free journey and was looking for ways to get some extra income. I decided to sell my unused clothes and handbags via Instagram. I can’t remember exactly how much I earned, but I earned enough to put toward my student loan debt. I knew then that it was possible to make money online.  

Well my focus at the time was getting out of debt, so I didn’t put much more effort into growing my online income. Though I had a blog and YouTube channel at the time, none were profitable.  

Fast forward to 2015. That’s when I had my second experience of making money online. This time I had written a book and it was (still is) being sold on Amazon, Kindle, Nook and pretty much everywhere else books are sold online. Again, though I made income from my book, I didn’t really put more effort into making consistent passive income online.

Again, let’s fast forward to 2016. At this point, I’ve become hip to the game of making money online through blogging and YouTube. As a result, I put more effort into being consistent and really branding. I upgraded some of my equipment to produce better quality work, particularly videos.

But, since I had been on YouTube for some years, I actually had made enough money from ads to get paid. My first check from Google was a whopping $101! I’d say I’d had a pretty good year online considering I didn’t put in much effort.  

Since that time, I’ve accrued enough money to get paid from YouTube and my blog on a more consistent basis. I’ve also launched another site that include products, such as my books, courses, and coaching.   Recently I asked my Instagram audience if they thought that DIY/sewing bloggers could make a career out of their platform. Roughly 83% believed that you can.

Though I’ve seen more success in other niches, I believe that the mere act of being a blogger and having an online presence is an opportunity to make substantial income online. I want to prove that I can do it in the sewing space.  

Mimi of MimiGStyle has blazed the trail for this niche and for women of color, so I know it’s possible. And, as of today, I’m inviting you on my journey.

A year from now, I’d like to have consistent 4 figure monthly income from my online platforms. Throughout the year, I’ll share my progress toward that goal and eventually tips and tools that work for me.

Also, be sure to check out my latest video below!!