In 2015, at age 26, I was laid off from my six-figure job as a copywriter. It felt like a major setback at the time. But looking back, it was the motivation I needed to become my own boss. Immediately after my layoff, I was asked to be a bridesmaid for two weddings. But rather than feeling stressed, I saw an opportunity. I had been a bridesmaid almost a dozen times before, and not only did I enjoy it, I was also good at it. So I posted a bridesmaid service ad on Craigslist — and received over 300 inquiries. Some people had close friends who couldn’t make their wedding day, others didn’t need a full-service wedding planner, but wanted some help planning logistics. That’s how Bridesmaid for Hire was born in 2015. After serving more than 125 weddings, I’ve been able to use my brand to create three passive income streams that generate more than $5,100 a month. Here’s a closer look at each of the income streams: 1. Sharing products I love Passive income earnings: $3,000 a month ...