Side Hustle Diaries is a podcast that shares inspiring stories of women balancing full-time jobs while building successful side income streams. Join your hosts, Eileen and Kristine, as they interview guests to learn their strategies, challenges, and triumphs, and get practical tips for starting your own side hustle. Tune in and be empowered by these extraordinary stories of ambition and creativity!
Hosts Kristine and Eileen reflect on the highs and lows of creating Side Hustle Diaries, sharing insights gained from their first season of podcasting in this episode.
14 Feb 2025
#10 - Dena Notary Services - Firdows Muhammad
Firdows Muhammad is a customer success manager who runs a mobile notary business on the side. We’ll talk about what it takes to run this unique business, how it fits into her life, and what’s been key to making it all work. Listen in if you’re curious about the world of notaries or just looking for more side hustle inspiration.
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https://www.denanotary.com/ (https://www.denanotary.com/)
denanotaryservices@gmail.com (mailto:denanotaryservices@gmail.com)
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7 Feb 2025
#9 - Home Staging Business Owner - Kay Aung (@harmonyhomestagellc)
Kay Aung started her journey into home staging while working full-time on a real estate team as a client care and project manager. Tune into this episode to learn the behind-the-scenes process of creating inspiring spaces in real estate and how she grew Harmony Home Stage into the thriving business that it is today.
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Instagram: @harmonyhomestagellc (https://www.instagram.com/harmonyhomestagellc/#)Website: https://harmonyhomestage.com/ (https://harmonyhomestage.com/)
13 Dec 2024
#8 - Reformer Pilates Studio Owner and Instructor - Kiara Wilson (@bodyroksb)
Kiara Wilson turned her favorite workout into a side hustle into her full-time gig. She shares her story of how she discovered pilates, became a pilates instructor while working her corporate tech job, and now owns and manages a BODYROK studio in Santa Barbara. Listen to this episode to hear Kiara’s journey and learn what it’s like to run a fitness studio franchise.
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Instagram: @bodyroksb
6 Dec 2024
#7 - Wedding Planner - Lily Tran (@slayevents.ca)
Wedding planner Lily Tran reveals how she grew her business and transformed the industry with community-driven wedding planning and support.
3 May 2024
#6 - Life Coach - Liwei Yang (@tidbitsfromliwei)
After experiencing burnout and a deep disconnect from her corporate tech job, Liwei turned inward and went on a personal, emotional transformation to discover her inner voice, reflect on her upbringing, and develop the courage to change paths. All of this led her to start becoming a heart-centered life coach for Asian millennials. Listen to this episode to learn about Liwei’s personal journey to unlearn the tendencies holding her back and how she’s building the skills to start her own coaching practice.
Follow and support Liwei:
Instagram: @tidbitsfromliwei
Website: https://alaliwei.com/
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12 Apr 2024
#5 - Model - Kathy Lim (@kathylim.archive)
Kathy is a full-time nurse with a passion for modeling and a heart for sustainable fashion and animal rights. While her days are spent caring for others in the medical field, Kathy carves her own path in the world of modeling, specializing in editorial shoots that capture her unique style and ethos.
Follow Kathy on Instagram: @kathylim.archive (https://www.instagram.com/kathylim.archive/) & @kathywasabi (https://www.instagram.com/kathywasabi/)
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Eileen and Kristine
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29 Mar 2024
#4 - Writer and Visual Artist - Annie Nishida (@annienishida)
By day, Annie Nishida writes for shows on major TV and streaming networks. Knowing that the entertainment industry has its ups and downs, Annie was seeking out a way to stay creatively fulfilled and that’s when she started to make her own stuff. Tune in to hear how Annie creates and sells her artwork at Zine Fests, markets, and her online web store.
Follow and support Annie by following her on Instagram @annienishida (https://www.instagram.com/annienishida/) and by checking out her webshop at annienishida.com (https://annienishida.com/).
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By day, Audrey Fok is an entertainment studio stage manager. By night, she taps into the multi-billion dollar industry of sports card sales and collectibles via social commerce platforms. Hear how she captivates audiences during these sessions as she seamlessly balances being a sports fan, business woman, and entertainer.
Follow and support Audrey on Whatnot and Instagram: @oddercollects
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15 Mar 2024
#2 - Bachelorette Etsy Shop Owner - Jessica Cho (@thebachclub)
Knowing she's always wanted to start her own business and become an entrepreneur, Jessica Cho finds her niche by crafting bridal and bachelorette-themed goods to sell on her popular Etsy shop while working full-time as a Quality & Systems Engineer in aerospace. Find out what first inspired to kick off her shop, how she sources the best materials, and how she optimizes for online sales.
Follow and support Jessica on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebachclub/) and Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBachClub): @thebachclub
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Elisa Sunga who has a side hustle of baking and shares her creations with the world on @saltedrye while working full-time as a UX program manager.
Follow and support Elisa on Instagram: @saltedrye
HOSTS
Eileen and Kristine
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29 Feb 2024
Introducing: Side Hustle Diaries with Eileen and Kristine
In this podcast, we’ll share inspiring stories from women in our extended circles who are building a side income stream while balancing a full-time job. Listen to this trailer episode to find out more about what this podcast will be about and to get to know your hosts.
HOSTS
Eileen Trieu and Kristine Duong
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Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
53,006
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
71
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