5 Public Health Side Hustles That Can Make You $$$ Right Now

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Public Health Club – Get access to weekly updated consulting opportunities, digital portfolio workshops, and the full Public Health Side Hustles Workshop. [Join here]
• Digital Portfolio Workshop – Learn how to package your experience to attract consulting and freelancing clients. (Available Inside the Public Health Club)
• Academia Career Clinic Replay – Perfect for anyone looking to become an adjunct professor. (Available Inside the Public Health Club)

You don’t have to quit your full-time job to increase your income in public health. In this episode, Dr. Des shares five proven public health side hustles that can help you diversify your income, build your expertise, and create new career opportunities. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a senior-level professional, these strategies will help you leverage your skills and experience to bring in extra income—right now!

Dr. Des breaks down the pros, cons, and real-life earning potential of consulting, digital courses, social media branding, adjunct teaching, and freelancing on platforms like Upwork. Plus, she shares insider tips on where to find opportunities, how to package your skills, and why you should stop overthinking and start taking action today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why public health professionals should have multiple income streams
• How Dr. Des landed a $40K consulting contract while working full time
• The easiest way to get started with digital courses (and why you should start simple)
• How social media branding and partnerships can add $3K–$20K+ in extra monthly income
• How to land adjunct professor or guest lecturer roles (even with no teaching background)
• How to find freelancing opportunities on Upwork (and what projects are hot right now)
• Additional side hustle ideas—toolkits, templates, writing gigs, health coaching, and more

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Public Health Club – Get access to weekly updated consulting opportunities, digital portfolio workshops, and the full Public Health Side Hustles Workshop. [Join here]
• Digital Portfolio Workshop – Learn how to package your experience to attract consulting and freelancing clients.
• Academia Career Clinic Replay – Perfect for anyone looking to become an adjunct professor.

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