Side Hustle School Ep. 3369 - First $1,000: City Government Staffer Leads Virtual Events
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Mar 23, 2026 A city government staffer turned virtual events planner shares how a pandemic birthday gig sparked a new income stream. She walked through tech setup, creating engaging online atmospheres, and landing a first paid networking event. Stories include a hilarious virtual baby shower moment and practical advice about starting small and testing ideas.
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Accidental Virtual Events Business From A Birthday
- Victoria accidentally launched a virtual event planning side hustle after organizing a friend's pandemic birthday party.
- She promoted the service on social media, landed a small business client, and earned her first $1,000 from that event.
Test Tech And Prep Guests Before Events
- Test technology and train participants beforehand to avoid technical problems during a virtual event.
- Victoria ensures access to the right software and runs tests so the event runs smoothly while she remains remote at her city government job.
Recreate Atmosphere With Interaction Not Decorations
- Virtual events require different cues to create atmosphere compared with in-person decorations and lighting.
- Victoria solved this by designing interactive activities to keep attendees engaged and recreate connection online.