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Meet Nurse And Mother Of Three Who Transformed Grief Into Success, Starting With Just Rs 3,300 – Now Earning Rs 1.02 Crore Annually From Side Hustle

Megan Walsh, a nurse from New Jersey, began her crafting business, MegansMenagerie, after her father's death. In March 2021, struggling with grief and pandemic stress, she started crafting wall decor with eucalyptus as a tribute to him.

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Starting Small with Big Growth: With an initial investment of $40 (around Rs 3,300), Walsh's side business quickly gained traction. Her Etsy shop resonated with customers, leading to $121,400 (Rs 1.02 crore) in sales within a year.

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Walsh reduced her full-time hours as an endoscopy nurse to part-time, working 24 to 32 hours weekly. She now spends about 12 to 24 hours on her Etsy shop, which averages a monthly income of $9,800 (Rs 8.24 lakh).

 

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This side business provided significant financial relief, allowing Walsh to contribute to her family’s needs, such as buying her daughter’s first car and funding other special expenses.

 

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Walsh’s crafting journey started back in 2009 when she initially sold crocheted items like scarves. Although her shop slowed in 2014, she reignited her passion during the pandemic.

 

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Profits from her Etsy shop have funded family vacations, helped pay down student loans, and even covered a $20,000 vow renewal ceremony with her husband.

 

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Thanks to her crafting success, Walsh’s husband is now a stay-at-home dad for their three children, giving her family stability and enabling her to focus on what she loves.

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