55 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Many women are forced to get creative about their careers by leveraging their talents, interests, knowledge and experiences into remote positions, freelance work and small business ownership. Many find that what starts as a parttime opportunity to supplement their income becomes a lucrative and fulfilling profession, all done from the comfort of their home. Some women need to work from home because of issues with childcare, mobility, transportation or finances. Others just want the freedom. The good news is that it is possible. The following are five ways to work from home that work. BECOME AN ETSY SELLER Angela Michelle Loeffler, the creator behind the Etsy shop Spring Home Printables, channels her passion for organization, home management and budgeting into printables that help women manage their busy schedules. “I sell printables to help people organize and balance their lives, tasks, budgeting, cleaning, shopping, goal planning, exercise routine, school calendars, et cetera, “ said Loeffler. “I think my products caught on because they make planning fun,” she added, describing her aesthetic as Charleston-charm-inspired. Another Etsy seller Alyssa Wheeler started creating pet-themed artwork that would bring back the fondest memories of her time together with her beloved dog who passed away suddenly in 2022. Soon thereafter, Wheeler established her Etsy shop, Pet Art by Alyssa, offering unique, artistic gifts to individuals walking through the grief of pet loss. “I love the flexibility that comes with owning an Etsy shop,” said Wheeler. “I can work on my own schedule and travel while still earning an income. Etsy is also a great way to reach an audience outside your local community. Connecting with individuals across the country or the globe who appreciate your artwork is so special.” As Etsy sellers with thousands of sales and many years between them, Loeffler and Wheeler recognize the power of online marketplaces. Loeffler believes that creativity and hard work go a long way online and encourages others to use their passion and expertise to fill a void in the digital marketplace. DESIGN COOKIES Adriana Roman, owner and baker at Make It Sweet by Ana in West Ashley, started baking sugar cookies as a hobby. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces when they tasted my cookies, I knew I had something special,” she said. “I started getting requests from friends and family to make cookies for special occasions. Before I knew it, I was running my own sugar cookie business.” Five Ways to Work from Home that Work BY ISABEL ALVAREZ ARATA Charleston Women at Home
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