No Experience? No Problem!

No Experience? No Problem! How Moms Can Build Passive Income from Scratch

Hey mama, let’s have a real talk. Have you ever looked at other moms making money from home and thought, That sounds amazing, but I have no idea where to start? I know I did. I used to think passive income was for influencers, business gurus, or people who had it all figured out. Meanwhile, I was just trying to keep up with my kids, the endless snack requests, and laundry that never seemed to end. But here’s the thing—I started anyway, and it changed everything.

I remember sitting at my kitchen table during nap time, scrolling through my phone, trying to find the perfect idea that would allow me to make money while still being present for my kids. The more I searched, the more overwhelming it felt. There were so many options, so many people claiming they had the secret formula, and so much techy stuff that made my head spin. I almost gave up before I even started.

But then I asked myself, What do I already know how to do? I wasn’t an expert at anything, but I did love organizing my day. So I made a simple planner and put it online. I didn’t expect much. Honestly, I thought I’d hear crickets. But then—ding!—I got a notification. Someone had bought it. A real person, who didn’t even know me, found value in something I made. That one little moment changed everything. It showed me that I could do this. I just had to keep going.

And mama, you can do this too. You don’t need a business degree. You don’t need fancy software. You just need to start. Maybe you love helping other moms solve everyday problems. Maybe you have a unique way of making life easier or more fun. Maybe you’ve been through something tough and learned things that could help someone else. Whatever it is, there’s a way to turn it into something that not only helps others but also brings in income for you and your family.

I’ve talked to so many moms who felt just like you might be feeling right now—unsure, nervous, maybe even a little skeptical. But they started small, just like I did. My friend Emma turned her love of journaling into digital downloads, and now she has a steady stream of extra income. Sara, who was always recommending great baby products to friends, started casually sharing her favorite finds online and now earns money from it. And Jess, who had never considered herself a writer, put together a short guide on toddler sleep and now gets paid every month from something she wrote once.

None of us had a perfect plan. None of us had it all figured out. But we started. We made mistakes. We learned as we went. And we built something that worked for our families.

If you’re worried about not having enough time, trust me—I get it. I started small, using little pockets of time during nap time, after bedtime, or even while waiting in the car for school pickup. It wasn’t always easy, but it was doable. Some weeks I barely got anything done, and other weeks I made huge progress. The key is to keep showing up, even in tiny ways, because those little steps add up.

So if you’ve been waiting for a sign, mama, this is it. Your experience, your ideas, and your voice are valuable. You don’t need permission to begin—you just need to take the first step. Start messy, start small, but start. And if you ever feel stuck, just know I’m here cheering you on. You’ve got this.

What’s something you’ve thought about creating or sharing? I’d love to hear about it! Let’s figure it out together, one step at a time.