Last week, I shared part 1 of your portfolio career menu featuring fractional, freelance, advising, and consulting.
In this week’s newsletter, I’m covering part 2: content creation, coaching, mentoring, and teaching!
The goal isn't to convince you to do all of them but to help you figure out which one (or two, or three) might actually fit where you are right now.
Content Creation
Content creation has a low barrier to entry—anyone can pick up a phone and start creating content—but in my opinion, content creation is about the long game.
While you might be lucky and have a few videos go “viral”, it takes a while to build trust and authority online.
For example:
You create a TikTok on the side of your full-time job with no intention to monetize it. You build consistency in posting and eventually, you get hit up by a few brands to work with. Because you have a full-time job covering your bills, you have more safety to explore new creative ideas.
Content creation might be for you if:
You enjoy being creative
You have savings or another income stream to support you
You’re ready to put yourself out there consistently
Content creation might not be for you if: