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American's newest entrepreneurs are increasingly likely to be women, immigrants, living in the South, and doing their business as a side hustle.

Danielle Shultz, 36, is a dancer at The Metropolitan Opera. She also runs a startup that works with Google, Meta, and Deloitte.

Remote work has helped women's progress toward equal pay, but it's had a mixed impact on women's career advancement.

Four current and former overemployed workers share whether secretly working multiple jobs made it harder to advance in their careers.

Michele Sobel said she's kept painting by her side. Now, she has a full-time business where she spends hours hand painting people's luxury items.

Sydney Hancock left her career at the San Antonio Symphony to freelance on Fiverr. The pivot more than tripled her income.

A California-based millennial started secretly working two remote jobs to pay for Mounjaro weight-loss drugs. He's on track to make $166,000 this year.

Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue her multiple side hustles. Now she earns over $100,000 a year working just 40 hours a month.

The typical overemployed worker is a millennial male tech employee who's making up to six figures annually.

This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a worthy side hustle. She only works Saturdays and Sundays.

Scott said YouTube and UserTesting are his favorite side hustles. Plus, he has found these two are fun to do.

Working in tech, Amber Smith was laid off twice by the time she was 26. She said she's made good money in the industry, but says it's tough.

When 21-year-old Keida Dervishi started an Etsy shop for her embroidery designs, she didn't plan on launching a multiple 7-figure business.

Jackie Mitchell recommends earning through side hustles, such as by being a study participant, or passive income if you're willing to make the time.

Americans tip their Uber and Lyft drivers less than 30% of the time, per Gridwise data. Food delivery drivers get tips on nearly 90% of trips.

A San Francisco Lyft driver says Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with him for the most profitable rides.

Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions with riders.

Meghan Lim, who has done pet sitting and dog walking as side hustles, shared advice on how to get clients, rate recommendations, and other tips.