Finding the Right Side Hustle for You (and Your ADHD), Part 1

Being single and managing ADHD often means you’re the safety net. One unexpected bill, and it feels like your whole month unravels. That’s where side hustles come in — not just as a financial backup, but as a creative outlet, a confidence boost, and sometimes, the spark for something bigger.

In this first of four episodes on ADHD-friendly side hustles, Christine Dunning, Master Certified Life Coach and multi-preneur, helps you explore what kind of side hustle actually fits your ADHD brain. Because let’s face it — “one job for 40 years” doesn’t exactly light us up.

💼 In This Episode

Christine breaks down:

• The three main types of side hustles — Part-Time Jobs, 1099 Contractor Roles, and Build-From-Scratch Businesses
• Why side hustles are especially valuable when you’re the only one paying the bills
• The “Passive Income” myth (and why nothing online is ever truly “set it and forget it”)
• Her own ADHD-friendly portfolio of gigs — from coaching to trivia hosting to playing piano for musicals
• How to match your energy, skills, and dopamine needs with the right kind of hustle

🚨 Key Takeaway

“Side hustles can be your safety net and your springboard. Choose the ones that fit your ADHD brain, your energy, and your actual life.”

🪙 Quick Action Plan

1. Identify which of the three types of side hustles best fits your current needs.
2. Be honest about your bandwidth — and your impulsivity.
3. Don’t fall for “passive income” hype. Do your research and start small.

Next time (Episode 19), Christine shares her real-life experiences with multiple side hustles — what worked, what didn’t, and what she learned along the way.

🐾 About Christine

Christine Dunning is a Master Certified Life Coach and owner of Two Cats Coaching, where she helps single adults with ADHD build systems, confidence, and creative income streams. She’s also the host of A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD — a podcast all about life, money, and mindset when you’re flying solo.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Learn more about Christine: twocatscoaching.com
• Follow the podcast: A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD
• Join the conversation on social: #ADHDLife #SoloPerson #SideHustleADHD