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The 1-Hour A Day Side Hustle Podcast
I’m Sharon, HR leader, working mom, and proof that it’s never too late to start (I'm building at 51!).
This podcast is my unfiltered 12-month experiment: can you really sign clients in just 1 hour a day, build a lifestyle business, and 'retire' in 5 years, without fear of career risk, burnout, or hustling 24/7?
Each week, I share:
- The messy behind-the-scenes of building my business while working full-time in HR and raising kids
- Mindset, Energy, and Systems (my MES Framework) that help working moms sign clients safely
- Honest stories - the wins, the fails, and the pivots - so you can see what’s truly possible
Because 'retirement' doesn’t mean sitting around doing nothing. It means having the freedom to work because you want to, not because you have to.
If you’re a working mom who’s ready to create flexibility, fulfillment, and financial freedom - all in 1 hour a day - this show is for you.
📌 Start here: sharonsinghsidhu.com/start
The 1-Hour A Day Side Hustle Podcast
164: When Your Job Isn't Your Worth: Transforming Layoff Fear Into Financial Confidence
In today's uncertain job market, layoffs are happening across every industry. If you're lying awake wondering if your position is safe, or if you've recently been let go and feel like your world just crashed down, this episode is for you.
Everyone's pushing the 'start a side business' solution, but what if you need income NOW? What if you have no emergency fund and bills to pay?
In this episode, I share my personal story of losing my job with zero financial buffer - and the strategic moves I made that transformed my biggest career crisis into my greatest breakthrough. You'll learn why your job loss isn't about your worth, how to calm your nervous system enough to think clearly, and practical steps to take when you're starting from scratch.
This isn't feel-good fluff. This is real-world wisdom from me who's been where you are.
Key Topics Covered:
Why Job Loss Feels Personal
- How we confuse our job with our identity and worth
- The emotional betrayal when relationships at work end in business decisions
- Understanding employment as energy exchange, not validation
My Personal Story
- Getting laid off with zero emergency fund
- The 2 AM panic and shame spiral
- Swallowing pride to take a "smaller" job as nervous system strategy
- How temporary work became a decade-long passion career
The Neuroscience of Financial Fear
- Why panic mode shuts down clear thinking
- The critical role of meditation in rewiring your brain
- How to calm your nervous system enough to make smart decisions
Practical Action Steps
- Emergency planning when you have no buffer
- Strategic networking without desperation energy
- Taking temporary work as bridge, not failure
Want to go deeper? Join my free training 'From Financial Panic to Financial Peace' at https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/peace