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Beyond the Hustle with Liam J Ryan
Retired Grandmother Built a £60K/Year Side Hustle From Home
Season 1, Ep. 34
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How does an extra £60,000 a year sound as a side hustle?
In this episode, We sit down with Abi, one of the top mentees from the Masters of Influence Academy, to share her incredible journey from retirement to running a thriving Nigerian food business from home.
After losing her husband and retiring, Abi found herself without purpose during COVID. But one decision changed everything — attending a bootcamp with Assets for Life. What started as a simple passion for cooking has now become a profitable lifestyle business generating around £60,000 per year.
In this powerful interview, Abi reveals:
-How she turned a passion into profit
-How she got her first paying client
-The simple business model anyone can start
-Why mentorship and accountability changed her life
-How she built confidence to speak publicly and mentor others
-Her plans to scale into food products and sauces
Abi’s story proves it’s never too late to start a business. If you want to build a lifestyle business, start a side hustle, or turn your skills into income, this episode will inspire you.
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